打酒 (dǎ jiǔ) — to buy wine/liquor (colloquial, often in bulk or from a traditional shop)
Definition
打酒 (dǎ jiǔ) uses the colloquial verb 打 meaning 'to fetch/buy in a small amount' — usually from a local shop, often measured by weight (一斤, 半斤). Pair it with a quantity word for traditional liquor purchases.
verb
to buy wine/liquor (colloquial, often in bulk or from a traditional shop)
Examples
- 打酒。Tā qù xiǎo mài bù dǎ jiǔ le.He went to the small shop to buy some liquor.
- 。Wǒ dǎ le yì jīn jiǔ huí lái.I bought a jin of liquor and came back.
- 。Yé ye měi tiān dōu yào qù dǎ bàn jīn jiǔ.Grandpa goes to buy half a jin of liquor every day.
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