饮用 (yǐn yòng) — to drink (formal, especially of water, beverages, or alcohol)

Definition

Formal/written verb for 'to drink,' used on signs, labels, and health contexts. Everyday speech prefers 喝.

verb
to drink (formal, especially of water, beverages, or alcohol)

Examples

  • 饮用
    Qǐng wù yǐn yòng shēng shuǐ.
    Please do not drink unboiled water.
  • 饮用
    Zhè zhǒng jiǔ shì hé zhí jiē yǐn yòng.
    This type of wine is suitable for drinking directly.
  • 饮用
    Měi tiān yǐn yòng zú gòu de shuǐ duì shēn tǐ hěn zhòng yào.
    Drinking enough water every day is important for your health.
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