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佐酒

Mandarin · pinyin zuǒ jiǔ

(of food or a pleasant activity) to accompany drinks; to enhance the experience of consuming alcohol

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佐: zuǒ · assist, aid, second; subordinate
酒: jiǔ · wine, spirits, liquor, alcoholic beverage

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3–3 · zuo3 jiu3

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verb

(of food etc.) to accompany drinks; to enhance the drinking experience

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