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Jyutpingno6 mai5 zau2
Yalenoh máih jáu
Definition
Glutinous rice wine; a type of Chinese wine brewed from glutinous rice.
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
Often associated with traditional postpartum recovery diets where it is cooked with chicken and ginger. It carries a sweet and mild profile compared to stronger distilled spirits. It is frequently prepared at home during colder months for its warming properties.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
Do you drink rice wine?
Related words
Common phrases
glutinous rice wine chicken
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