cing1 zau2清酒
Jyutpingcing1 zau2
Yalechīng jáu
Definition
Sake; a traditional, clear Japanese rice wine made from fermented rice.
colloquialdrink
How it's used
Refers specifically to Japanese sake rather than Chinese rice wines like 米酒. It is common to describe the quality of sake using terms like 順喉, meaning it goes down smoothly without a harsh burn.
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zi1支jīExamples
Do you like drinking sake?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic Chinese cooking wine, which is usually called 料酒 or 米酒. Ordering 清酒 in a local Cantonese restaurant might lead to confusion if you actually wanted a different type of rice wine.
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