noun
jiu
noun
1
A general term for Chinese alcoholic drinks, especially spirits.
"The toast was made with a strong glass of jiu."
How to Use Jiu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishChinese liquor or spirits, used as a general term rather than a specific brand.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Mandarin 酒 (jiǔ), meaning "alcoholic drink."