noun
jiu
Jiu (noun) means a general term for Chinese alcoholic drinks, especially spirits. Example: “The toast was made with a strong glass of jiu.”
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A general term for Chinese alcoholic drinks, especially spirits.
"I didn’t attempt homebrew versions of Chinese jiu or Japanese sake."
— Harold Mcgee, In a Bottle, the Scent of a Mouse (2007)
"The toast was made with a strong glass of jiu."
How to use jiu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishChinese liquor or spirits, used as a general term rather than a specific brand.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Mandarin 酒 (jiǔ), meaning "alcoholic drink."
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What does “jiu” mean?
The word “jiu” means a general term for Chinese alcoholic drinks, especially spirits. In plain terms, chinese liquor or spirits, used as a general term rather than a specific brand.
How do you use “jiu” in a sentence?
Here is “jiu” used in a sentence: “The toast was made with a strong glass of jiu.”
What part of speech is “jiu”?
“Jiu” is a noun.
What is the meaning of jiu?
"jiu" (noun) means a general term for Chinese alcoholic drinks, especially spirits.
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