HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
酒 — wine
- Reading
- jiǔ
- Meaning
- wine; alcohol
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
酒 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is jiǔ and it means wine; alcohol. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
酒 appears in everyday chinese words such as 酒 (alcohol; wine), 酒店 (hotel) and 啤酒 (beer).
Chinese words containing 酒
Frequently asked questions
What does 酒 mean in Chinese?
酒 means wine; alcohol in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 酒 read?
酒 is read jiǔ. Reading it inside real words — 酒 and 酒店 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 酒 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 酒 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 酒 in a word?
A common word containing 酒 is 酒 (jiǔ) — "alcohol; wine". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 酒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 酒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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