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Definition
Vodka; a distilled alcoholic beverage originating from Russia.
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How it's used
Vodka is almost exclusively consumed in bars or at parties in Hong Kong, rather than being a staple of local dining. It is often mixed with other beverages like orange juice or tonic water, as drinking it neat is considered quite intense for many local palates. The term is a direct phonetic loanword, so it sounds nearly identical to its English counterpart.
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Are you used to drinking vodka?
Let's buy a bottle of vodka to drink tonight.
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Common phrases
a bottle of vodka
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Grammar guides
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