English–Chinese
“alcohol” in Chinese
How to say “alcohol” in Chinese
“Alcohol” in Chinese is 酒 (jiǔ).
A drink born from fermentation that serves as a broad label for alcoholic beverages, from mild drinks to potent spirits.
Example sentences with 酒
他在聚会上喝了很多酒。tā zài jù huì shàng hē le hěn duō jiǔ
He drank a lot of alcohol at the party.
Tips for using 酒
- In everyday Chinese, 酒 (jiǔ, "alcohol") can describe the drink category without naming a particular variety, while a specific name is added when the type matters in a shop or restaurant.
Other Chinese words for “alcohol”
请用酒精消毒伤口。qǐng yòng jiǔ jīng xiāo dú shāng kǒu
Please use alcohol to disinfect the wound.