hung4 pou4 tou4 zau2紅葡萄酒红葡萄酒
Jyutpinghung4 pou4 tou4 zau2
Yalehùhng pòuh tòuh jáu
Definition
Red wine.
neutraldrink
How it's used
Most Hong Kongers simply use the loanword 紅酒 instead of the full term 紅葡萄酒 in daily life. The full term is reserved for formal menus, wine lists, or when discussing specific varieties in a professional context. Using the shorter version sounds much more natural and less stiff in casual social settings.
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zi1支jīExamples
Shall we open a bottle of red wine for dinner tonight?
He really likes drinking red wine, he has many bottles at home.
Related words
Common phrases
a bottle of red wine
to taste red wine
Common mistake
Learners often use the full term 紅葡萄酒 in casual conversation, which can sound overly formal or like reading from a textbook. Stick to 紅酒 for everyday social interactions.
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