Definition
沙士 is a transliteration of the English word 'sarsaparilla', referring to a type of carbonated soft drink flavored with sarsaparilla root. It is especially popular in Taiwan (e.g., 黑松沙士). The word is a loanword with a specific cultural reference; you may encounter it in menus or convenience stores.
n.
sarsaparilla (a carbonated soft drink)
Examples
- ，沙士。Xiàtiān de shíhou, wǒ xǐhuan hē bīngzhèn de shā.In summer, I like to drink iced sarsaparilla.
- 沙士。Zhè jiā diàn mài de shā wèidao hěn tèbié.The sarsaparilla sold at this shop has a very special flavor.
- ，沙士。Nǐ qù Táiwān de shíhou, yídìng yào chángchang dāngdì de shā.When you go to Taiwan, be sure to try the local sarsaparilla.
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