Chinese word

茅台

Pronunciation

Pinyinmáo tái

Meaning

nounMoutai

Example

春节时家人会买些茅台庆祝。chūn jié shí jiā rén huì mǎi xiē máo tái qìng zhù

During the Spring Festival, families buy some Moutai to celebrate.

More examples

他常把贵重的茅台作为礼物送给客户。tā cháng bǎ guì zhòng de máo tái zuò wéi lǐ wù sòng gěi kè hù

He often gives expensive Moutai to clients as a gift.

Core concept

A premium Chinese spirit identified by both its regional origin and its rich, lingering flavor.

Common phrases

送茅台sòng máo tái
give Moutai
收藏茅台shōu cáng máo tái
collect Moutai
试喝茅台shì hē máo tái
try Moutai

Similar words

酒jiǔ: Any drink that contains alcohol, including many different kinds.
白酒bái jiǔ: A high-alcohol Chinese spirit made by distillation and enjoyed at meals or gatherings.
名牌míng pái: A brand or product that is widely known.

Definition in Chinese

产自贵州茅台镇的一种酱香型白酒，以香气复杂、口感醇厚著称的名酒。chǎn zì guì zhōu máo tái zhèn de yì zhǒng jiàng xiāng xíng bái jiǔ yǐ xiāng qì fù zá kóu gǎn chún hòu zhù chēng de míng jiǔ

Word origin

茅台 (máotái, "Moutai") is formed from the name of Maotai Town, where the traditional liquor became especially well known.

Usage tips

English speakers may first treat the word as only a brand name, but Chinese speakers also use it naturally for the liquor in family, banquet, and gift contexts.

Other meanings

baijiunoun
fine liquornoun

Related words

茅台酒máo tái jiǔMoutai liquornoun
贵州茅台guì zhōu máo táiGuizhou Moutainoun
茅台集团máo tái jí tuánMoutai Groupnoun