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威士忌酒

Mandarin · pinyin wēi shì jì jiǔ

whiskey (loanword)

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威: wēi · pomp, power; powerful; dominate
士: shì · scholar, gentleman; soldier
忌: jì · jealous, envious; fear
酒: jiǔ · wine, spirits, liquor, alcoholic beverage

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1–4–4–3 · wei1 shi4 ji4 jiu3

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whisky

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