huangjiu en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- hwäng′jyō′
Etymology
The atonal pinyin romanization of the Mandarin pronunciation of Chinese 黃酒 /黄酒 (huángjiǔ, “yellow alcohol”). Compare baijiu.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A class of Chinese alcoholic beverages made from fermented grains including rice, millet, and wheat, typically 10–20% alcohol by volume.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| huang-chiu | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (7)
wuu 老酒 (class of Chinese spirits) · ug سېرىق ھاراق (class of Chinese spirits) · pl huangjiu (class of Chinese spirits) · ja 黄酒 (class of Chinese spirits) · cmn 黃酒 /黄酒 (class of Chinese spirits) · ru хуанцзю́ (class of Chinese spirits) · ru жёлтое вино́ (class of Chinese spirits)