Definition
清酒 (qīng jiǔ) is a clear filtered rice wine. In traditional Chinese culture it is used as an offering in ancestral worship and ritual ceremonies, where it symbolizes purity and respect. In modern usage, it also refers to Japanese sake (also a rice wine), though the two have different production methods and alcohol content. Context usually clarifies which is meant.
n.
clear rice wine used in Chinese ancestor worship and ritualsJapanese sake (rice wine)
Examples
- ，清酒。Jìzǔ de shíhou, wǒmen yào zhǔnbèi qīng jiǔ hé shuǐguǒ.When worshipping ancestors, we need to prepare qīng jiǔ and fruits.
- 清酒，。Rìběn de qīng jiǔ hěn yǒumíng, hěnduō rén xǐhuan hē.Japanese sake is very famous; many people like to drink it.
- 清酒，。Zhè jiā diàn mài gèzhǒng qīng jiǔ, nǐ kěyǐ shìshi.This shop sells various kinds of qīng jiǔ; you can try some.
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