How common it is
白酒 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say báijiǔ slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
白酒是一种常见的中国酒类，常用于节日或聚会。
báijiǔ shì yī zhǒng cháng jiàn de zhōng guó jiǔ lèi, cháng yòng yú jié rì huò qí huì.
Baijiu is a common type of Chinese alcohol often used during festivals or gatherings.
Context note
白酒在中式宴请、家庭聚会或庆祝活动中很常见。
báijiǔ zài zhōng shì yàn qǐng, jiā tíng qí huì huò chēng zhù dòng zhōng hěn cháng jiàn.
Baijiu is commonly found in Chinese banquets, family gatherings or celebration activities.
5 examples
我们去参加婚礼，喝了白酒。
wǒ men qù cān jiā hūn lǐ， hē le bái jiǔ。
We went to a wedding and drank baijiu.
春节时，人们喜欢喝白酒庆祝新年。
chūn jié shí， rén men xǐ huan hē bái jiǔ qìng zhù xīn nián。
During the Spring Festival, people like to drink baijiu to celebrate the new year.
白酒是中国的传统饮品。
bái jiǔ shì zhōng guó de chuán tǒng yǐn pǐn。
Baijiu is a traditional Chinese beverage.
聚会时，大家都会喝一些白酒。
jù huì shí， dà jiā dōu huì hē yì xiē bái jiǔ。
At gatherings, everyone would drink some baijiu.
朋友来家里做客，妈妈准备了白酒。
péng yǒu lái jiā lǐ zuò kè， mā ma zhǔn bèi le bái jiǔ。
When friends came to visit at home, mom prepared some baijiu.
5 mini stories
爷爷喜欢在春节喝白酒。他觉得这样可以带来好运。
yé ye xǐ huan zài chūn jié hē bái jiǔ。 tā jué de zhè yàng kě yǐ dài lái hǎo yùn。
Grandpa likes to drink baijiu during the Spring Festival. He thinks it can bring good luck.
妈妈说白酒是爷爷的最爱。
mā ma shuō bái jiǔ shì yé ye de zuì ài。
Mom said that baijiu is Grandpa's favorite drink.
爸爸不喜欢喝白酒，他说太烈了。
bà ba bù xǐ huan hē bái jiǔ， tā shuō tài liè le。
Dad doesn't like to drink baijiu. He says it's too strong.
我们去朋友家做客，他们给我们准备了白酒。
wǒ men qù péng yǒu jiā zuò kè， tā men gěi wǒ men zhǔn bèi le bái jiǔ。
We went to a friend's house for a visit. They prepared some baijiu for us.
奶奶不喜欢白酒，她更喜欢喝茶。
nǎi nai bù xǐ huan bái jiǔ， tā gèng xǐ huan hē chá。
Grandma doesn't like baijiu. She prefers to drink tea.