豪饮 (háo yǐn) — to drink freely and generously, to drink to one's heart's content

Definition

Literary verb meaning to drink heartily and without restraint, often in a social or poetic context. Often pairs with 豪爽 or 豪迈 rather than everyday 喝.

verb
to drink freely and generously, to drink to one's heart's content

Examples

  • 豪饮
    Tā zuó wǎn zài jù huì shàng háo yǐn le bù shǎo jiǔ.
    He drank quite a bit at the party last night.
  • 豪饮
    Gǔ dài shī rén cháng cháng háo yǐn xiě shī.
    Ancient poets often drank freely while writing poetry.
  • 豪饮
    Tā xìng gé háo shuǎng, xǐ huan yǔ péng you háo yǐn.
    He is outgoing and generous, and enjoys drinking heartily with friends.

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