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Definition
Fenjiu; a type of Chinese white liquor (baijiu) brewed from sorghum, originating from Fenyang, Shanxi.
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How it's used
Fenjiu is a specific category of Chinese baijiu known for its light aroma profile. It is often associated with traditional banquets and formal dining occasions in Chinese culture. Unlike some other stronger baijiu, it is prized for a cleaner and more delicate taste.
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This bottle of Fenjiu is very fragrant, do you want to drink some?
They opened a bottle of Fenjiu tonight to celebrate.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
