御酒

yùjiǔ

noun

Measure Word

一杯御酒 bēi

Meanings

1 imperial wine (wine from the emperor)
2 wine bestowed by the sovereign
3 sacred / ceremonial wine

Characters

Examples

HSK 7-9

皇帝赐他一杯御酒，以示恩宠。

Huángdì cì tā yī bēi yùjiǔ, yǐ shì ēnchǒng.

The emperor bestowed on him a cup of imperial wine to show his favor.

HSK 7-9

御酒只有皇室和功臣才能享用。

Yùjiǔ zhǐyǒu huángshì hé gōngchén cáinéng xiǎngyòng.

Imperial wine could only be enjoyed by the royal family and meritorious officials.

Tips

culture

御 is the prefix for anything pertaining to the emperor: 御膳 (imperial cuisine), 御医 (court physician), 御花园 (imperial garden). 御酒 was both a daily court beverage and a tool of patronage: receiving a cup directly from the emperor's hand was a major mark of favor.

Stroke Order

御 yù

酒 jiǔ