Chinese · Food & Drink
啤酒
píjiǔ
Beer
Beginnernoun
Definition
An alcoholic drink made from malt and hops.
Example
夏天他喜欢喝冰啤酒。
In summer he likes drinking cold beer.
Etymology
'啤酒' (píjiǔ) comes from the transliteration of the English word 'beer,' reflecting Western influence on Chinese drinking culture in the 19th century. The character '啤' (pí) suggests frothiness.
How & Where It’s Used
'啤酒' (píjiǔ) is primarily used in informal spoken contexts or casual written communication, commonly associated with social gatherings and nightlife throughout urban areas in China.