{"id":11295,"date":"2024-11-10T20:38:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T12:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/?p=11295"},"modified":"2026-08-17T18:26:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T10:26:27","slug":"drinking-culture-in-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/10\/drinking-culture-in-chinese\/","title":{"rendered":"Drinking Culture in Chinese"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/10\/drinking-culture-in-chinese\/#Alcohol_Vocabulary\" >Alcohol Vocabulary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/10\/drinking-culture-in-chinese\/#Common_Drinking_Phrases\" >Common Drinking Phrases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/10\/drinking-culture-in-chinese\/#Different_Levels_Of_Drunk\" >Different Levels Of Drunk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/10\/drinking-culture-in-chinese\/#Cultural_Tips\" >Cultural Tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/10\/drinking-culture-in-chinese\/#1_Business_Drinking_%E5%95%86%E5%8B%99%E6%87%89%E9%85%AC%E5%95%86%E5%8A%A1%E5%BA%94%E9%85%AC\" >1. 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Whether you&#8217;re planning a business dinner in Shanghai or a night out in Taipei, understanding drinking culture in Chinese-speaking regions can be your secret weapon for better connections and memorable experiences. Beyond just saying &#8220;Cheers,&#8221; let&#8217;s dive into the vocabulary and customs!<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n<section id=\"alcohol-vocab\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"sec-head\">\n      <div class=\"sec-num\">01 \u2014 <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9152\u985e\u8a5e\u5f59<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u9152\u7c7b\u8bcd\u6c47<\/span><\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"sec-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alcohol_Vocabulary\"><\/span>Alcohol Vocabulary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p class=\"sec-sub\">The basic terms for different types of alcohol.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"grid\" id=\"alcoholGrid1\"><!-- filled by JS --><\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"height: 30px;\"><\/div>\n\n    <!-- \u6298\u758a\u5f0f\u6587\u5316\u5340\u584a 1 -->\n    <details class=\"culture-details\">\n      <summary><span class=\"title\">Taiwan Beer vs Tsingtao<\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <p>If you&#8217;re curious about trying a local Taiwanese beer, <strong>Taiwan Beer (<span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u53f0\u7063\u5564\u9152<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u53f0\u6e7e\u5564\u9152<\/span> t\u00e1iw\u0101n p\u00edji\u01d4)<\/strong> and <strong>18 Days Draft Beer (18\u751f sh\u0113ng)<\/strong> are the ones I\u2019d recommend. Taiwan Beer has a light, slightly sweet taste thanks to the addition of locally grown rice. It\u2019s refreshing and pairs perfectly with Taiwanese food. 18 Days Draft Beer is unpasteurized and meant to be enjoyed within 18 days, giving it an incredibly crisp, clean flavor.<\/p>\n        <p>On the other hand, <strong>Tsingtao (<span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9752\u5cf6\u5564\u9152<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u9752\u5c9b\u5564\u9152<\/span> q\u012bngd\u01ceo p\u00edji\u01d4)<\/strong> is a smooth, light lager from Qingdao, China, and it&#8217;s one of the most popular beers worldwide. Perfect with Chinese dishes like dumplings or hotpot!<\/p>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/about_img_s2_1.png\" alt=\"Taiwan Beer\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <div class=\"grid\" id=\"alcoholGrid2\"><!-- filled by JS --><\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"height: 30px;\"><\/div>\n\n    <!-- \u6298\u758a\u5f0f\u6587\u5316\u5340\u584a 2 -->\n    <details class=\"culture-details\">\n      <summary><span class=\"title\">Baijiu: Erguotou &#038; Moutai<\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <p><strong>Erguotou (<span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u4e8c\u934b\u982d<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u4e8c\u9505\u5934<\/span> \u00e8rgu\u014dt\u00f3u)<\/strong>, a well-known baijiu originating from Beijing, is celebrated for its bold, fiery kick (typically 50-60% ABV). It has a grainy, earthy flavor, and is often enjoyed with hearty foods like lamb, beef, or traditional street snacks.<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Moutai (<span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u8305\u53f0<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u8305\u53f0<\/span> m\u00e1ot\u00e1i)<\/strong> is China\u2019s top-tier liquor, often considered the national drink. Made from a unique fermentation process with sorghum and wheat, Moutai has a complex, rich flavor with earthy, floral notes. It&#8217;s famous for its smoothness and is highly prized during business meetings and big celebrations.<\/p>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20220427095117-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"Moutai and Erguotou\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <!-- \u6298\u758a\u5f0f\u6587\u5316\u5340\u584a 3 -->\n    <details class=\"culture-details\">\n      <summary><span class=\"title\">Taiwan&#8217;s Pride: Kavalan Whiskey<\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <p>If you\u2019re looking for a Taiwanese whiskey to try, <strong>Kavalan (<span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5676\u746a\u862d\u5a01\u58eb\u5fcc<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5676\u739b\u5170\u5a01\u58eb\u5fcc<\/span> g\u00e9m\u01cel\u00e1n w\u0113ish\u00ecj\u00ec)<\/strong> is the standout! Known for its smooth, rich flavors, it\u2019s aged in Taiwan&#8217;s hot and humid climate, which speeds up the maturation process and gives it a bold character with unique tropical notes like mango or passionfruit.<\/p>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/\u52c7\u596a2\u9762\u96d9\u91d1\u724c\u734e.jpg\" alt=\"Kavalan Whiskey\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <!-- \u6298\u758a\u5f0f\u6587\u5316\u5340\u584a 4 -->\n    <details class=\"culture-details\">\n      <summary><span class=\"title\">Taiwanese Gaoliang<\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <p>If you\u2019re into strong, bold flavors, <strong>Taiwanese Gaoliang (<span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u53f0\u7063\u9ad8\u7cb1\u9152<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u53f0\u6e7e\u9ad8\u7cb1\u9152<\/span> t\u00e1iw\u0101n g\u0101oli\u00e1ngji\u01d4)<\/strong> is a classic! Made from fermented sorghum, it\u2019s known for its intense, crisp taste and high alcohol content\u2014usually around 58%. It\u2019s often sipped slowly or shared as shots at celebrations.<\/p>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hk1595-s4-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Gaoliang Liquor\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"common-phrases\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"sec-head\">\n      <div class=\"sec-num\">02 \u2014 <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u656c\u9152\u7528\u8a9e<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u656c\u9152\u7528\u8bed<\/span><\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"sec-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Drinking_Phrases\"><\/span>Common Drinking Phrases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"phrasesContainer\"><!-- filled by JS --><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"levels-of-drunk\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"sec-head\">\n      <div class=\"sec-num\">03 \u2014 <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9189\u610f\u7a0b\u5ea6<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u9189\u610f\u7a0b\u5ea6<\/span><\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"sec-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Levels_Of_Drunk\"><\/span>Different Levels Of Drunk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p class=\"sec-sub\">From completely sober to blacking out, here is how to describe your state in Chinese.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"grid\" id=\"drunkLevelsContainer\"><!-- filled by JS --><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"cultural-tips\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"sec-head\">\n      <div class=\"sec-num\">04 \u2014 <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u6587\u5316\u5c0f\u77e5\u8b58<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u6587\u5316\u5c0f\u77e5\u8bc6<\/span><\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"sec-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_Tips\"><\/span>Cultural Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"callout\" style=\"grid-template-columns: 1fr;\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Business_Drinking_%E5%95%86%E5%8B%99%E6%87%89%E9%85%AC%E5%95%86%E5%8A%A1%E5%BA%94%E9%85%AC\"><\/span>1. Business Drinking (<span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5546\u52d9\u61c9\u916c<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5546\u52a1\u5e94\u916c<\/span>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n        <ul class=\"tips-list\">\n          <li><strong>Never pour your own drink:<\/strong> Always pour for others first, and someone will pour for you.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Hold your glass with two hands:<\/strong> When toasting seniors or bosses, use both hands to show respect.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Wait for the host:<\/strong> The most senior person or the host usually leads the first toast before anyone starts drinking.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Clink lower to show respect (<span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u78b0\u676f<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u78b0\u676f<\/span> p\u00e8ngb\u0113i):<\/strong> <em>*Crucial Rule!*<\/em> When clinking glasses, always make sure the rim of your glass is lower than the rim of the senior person or boss. It&#8217;s a huge sign of respect and humility!<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"callout\" style=\"grid-template-columns: 1fr;\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Regional_Differences_%E5%9C%B0%E5%8D%80%E5%B7%AE%E7%95%B0%E5%9C%B0%E5%8C%BA%E5%B7%AE%E5%BC%82\"><\/span>2. Regional Differences (<span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u5730\u5340\u5dee\u7570<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u5730\u533a\u5dee\u5f02<\/span>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n        <ul class=\"tips-list\">\n          <li><strong>China:<\/strong> <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u767d\u9152<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u767d\u9152<\/span> (b\u00e1iji\u01d4) culture is dominant, especially in formal business settings.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Taiwan:<\/strong> More relaxed atmosphere. 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