喝酒

hējiǔ

verb #1,273

Meanings

1 to drink alcohol
2 to drink (wine/beer/liquor)

Characters

alcohol; wine; liquor

Examples

HSK 1

你喜欢喝酒吗？

Nǐ xǐhuan hējiǔ ma?

Do you like drinking?

HSK 1

医生说他不能再喝酒了。

Yīshēng shuō tā bùnéng zài hējiǔ le.

The doctor said he can't drink anymore.

Tips

culture

Drinking culture is important in Chinese business and social life. 干杯 ('cheers') literally means 'dry the cup' - you're expected to finish your drink.

usage

喝酒 is a verb-object compound. To say 'drink a lot,' insert the amount: 喝了很多酒.

Stroke Order

喝 hē

酒 jiǔ