酒钱 (jiǔ qián) — money for liquor; money spent on alcohol; tip; gratuity
Definition
Literally 'liquor money,' 酒钱 has two distinct senses: money spent on alcohol, and a small tip given to a server (originally a few coins for a drink). The two meanings are not interchangeable in context.
noun
money for liquormoney spent on alcoholtipgratuity
Beispiele
- 酒钱。Tā měi gè yuè huā bù shǎo jiǔ qián zài mǎi jiǔ shàng.He spends quite a bit of money on liquor every month.
- ，酒钱。Chī wán fàn, tā gěi le fú wù yuán yì xiē jiǔ qián.After the meal, he gave the waiter a tip.
- ，酒钱。Zài gǔ dài, kè rén cháng gěi pú rén jiǔ qián zuò wéi shǎng cì.In ancient times, guests often gave servants a gratuity as a reward.
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