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蒸馏酒 — meaning in English

zhēng liú jiǔ

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English meaning

  • spirit noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
  • spirits noun Strong distilled alcoholic drinks, such as whisky, vodka, or rum.

Senses

蒸馏酒 is used for these senses in English:

  • spirit (usually, in the plural) A volatile liquid, such as alcohol. The plural form spirits is a generic term for distilled alcoholic beverages.
  • spirits (chiefly, UK, Australia, New Zealand) Distilled alcoholic beverages.

spirit — full definition

  1. noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
  2. noun A supernatural being, such as a ghost.
  3. noun Enthusiasm, energy, or courage.
  4. noun A strong distilled alcoholic drink; in the plural, distilled liquor generally.
  5. noun The true intention or meaning behind a rule or statement, as opposed to its literal wording.

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