千杯不醉

qiānbēibúzuì

phrase

Meanings

1 able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk
2 to hold one's liquor extremely well

Characters

Examples

他号称千杯不醉。

Tā hàochēng qiānbēibúzuì.

He claims he can drink any amount without getting drunk.

别跟她比酒量，她千杯不醉。

Bié gēn tā bǐ jiǔliàng, tā qiānbēibúzuì.

Don't try to out-drink her, she can hold her liquor forever.

Tips

culture

A set boast used at banquets, often a compliment rather than a literal claim. 酒量好 (good tolerance) is a valued trait in Chinese business and family drinking culture.

Stroke Order

千 qiān

杯 bēi

不 bù

醉 zuì