酒水 (jiǔ shuǐ) — beverages; drinks (in a formal or commercial context, often at events)
Definition
A formal/commercial term for 'beverages and drinks,' used at events, hotels, and restaurants. Broader than 饮料 (everyday drinks) and covers alcohol too; more formal than the everyday 喝 (to drink).
noun
beveragesdrinks (in a formal or commercial context, often at events)
Measure word · 种
Examples
- 酒水。Gōng sī tí gōng le miǎn fèi de jiǔ shuǐ.The company provided free beverages.
- 酒水。Wǒ men xū yào mǎi yì xiē jiǔ shuǐ gěi kè rén.We need to buy some drinks for the guests.
- 酒水。Zhè jiā jiǔ diàn de jiǔ shuǐ jià gé hé lǐ.The drinks at this hotel are reasonably priced.
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