酒水

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Meaning and Usage

"酒水" refers collectively to alcoholic beverages and other drinks served in social or dining contexts. It is commonly used in restaurants, hotels, and events to denote the category of drinks including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Common Contexts

You will often see "酒水" on menus or bills, indicating the charges for drinks. It can also appear in event announcements or hospitality settings where drinks are provided.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 酒水价格 (jiǔshuǐ jiàgé): drink prices, used when discussing cost.
  • 免费酒水 (miǎnfèi jiǔshuǐ): free drinks, common in events or promotions.
  • 酒水 (jiǔshuǐ dān): drinks menu, listing available beverages.

Usage Notes

"酒水" is a formal and collective term, not typically used to refer to a single drink. It covers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, so context is important to understand what is included. Avoid confusing it with "" alone, which specifically means alcohol or liquor.

Example Sentences

The prices for drinks and alcohol in this restaurant are quite reasonable.

During the meeting, the organizer provided free drinks and snacks.

The hotel's drinks menu includes various kinds of beer and wine.