Meanings of 酤
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AI Study Notes for 酤
One common mistake is to confuse 酤 with other words related to drinking, such as 喝 (hē), which means 'to drink.' 酤 is more about the selling aspect. Use it in formal contexts when discussing business or regulations around liquor sales.
While 酤 is not present in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to words like 酒 (jiǔ, 'alcohol') and 醉 (zuì, 'drunk'), which are essential for understanding discussions around drinking culture. Focus on the context of commerce and alcohol regulation.
Learners often mistakenly use 酤 to refer to drinking alcohol instead of selling it. For example, saying '我想酤酒' (I want to sell liquor) when they mean '我想喝酒' (I want to drink alcohol) is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 酤
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Etymology of 酤
wine
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Case file: 酤
- 1The meaning half酉 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half古 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywine
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to sell liquor in Chinese
“to sell liquor” in Chinese is酤
The character 酤 (gū) means to sell liquor or to deal in liquors. It is often used in contexts related to the beverage industry, particularly when discussing the sale of alcoholic drinks. The word conveys a sense of commerce specifically focused on alcoholic products.
When to use 酤
One common mistake is to confuse 酤 with other words related to drinking, such as 喝 (hē), which means 'to drink.' 酤 is more about the selling aspect. Use it in formal contexts when discussing business or regulations around liquor sales.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 酤 to refer to drinking alcohol instead of selling it. For example, saying '我想酤酒' (I want to sell liquor) when they mean '我想喝酒' (I want to drink alcohol) is incorrect.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 酤
Yes, while it may not be as commonly spoken, it is relevant in discussions about the liquor industry.
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