啤 (pí) - Beer — used specifically in the word 'beer'

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pí ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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啤 · pí

Beer — used specifically in the word 'beer' (啤酒), a fermented alcoholic beverage made from malted grains, especially barley, and flavored with hops.

Beer — used specifically in the word 'beer'

Usage highlights

BeerDraft beerCraft beerWheat beerBeer breweryBeer bottle

Synonyms

  • 酒— alcoholic beverage (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I enjoy drinking beer (啤酒) with friends.
  • This bar serves craft beer (精酿啤酒).
  • He ordered a glass of draft beer (生啤酒).
  • We bought some beer (啤酒) for the party.

Collocations

  • Beer(啤酒)
  • Draft beer(生啤酒)
  • Craft beer(精酿啤酒)
  • Wheat beer(小麦啤酒)
  • Beer brewery(啤酒厂)
  • Beer bottle(啤酒瓶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 啤 is a phonetic loan character created specifically for transliterating the word 'beer'.
  • Beer culture has become increasingly popular in China since the late 20th century, with both domestic and international brands widely available.
  • The character is almost exclusively used in the compound 啤酒 and rarely appears in other contexts.

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