Chinese Drinking Culture | Intermediate Lesson | ChinesePod

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Chinese drinking culture is often regarded a core component in the Chinese social life, be it between family members, friends or colleagues. In this lesson, we hear a dialogue between two colleagues, from which we learn terms associated with Chinese drinking culture as well as a number of handy phrases you can use on these occasions including types of alcoholic drinks, well-wishing, and relationship-building. Make sure you check out the practice page where we have the character explanation of this lesson!
Key Vocabulary:
咱们 (zánmen) - we or us (including both the speaker and the person(s) spoken to)
杯中酒 (bēizhōngjiǔ) - bottoms up
酒过三巡 (jiǔguòsānxún) - after the drinking has gone through three rounds
劝酒 (quànjiǔ) - to urge somebody to drink alcohol
随意 (suíyì) - as one wishes; according to one's wishes; at will
白酒 (báijiǔ) - Baijiu
无酒不成席 (wújiǔbùchéngxí) - A banquet without alcohol is not a banquet at all
感情深 (gǎnqíngshēn) - to have a good relationship
一口闷 (yīkǒumēn) - bottoms up
NOTE: This video features SIMPLIFIED characters, which are used in Mainland China. For viewers studying the form of written Chinese used in Hong Kong and Taiwan (traditional), the traditional-character version of this story is available at • Chinese Drinking Cultu...
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