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紹興酒

简绍兴酒 · 繁紹興酒

Mandarin · pinyin Shào xīng jiǔ

Shaoxing wine a.k.a. "yellow wine", traditional Chinese wine made from glutinous rice and wheat

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紹: Look up this written character
興: xìng · thrive, prosper, flourish
酒: jiǔ · wine, spirits, liquor, alcoholic beverage
绍: shào · continue, carry on; join
兴: xìng · thrive, prosper, flourish

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4–1–3 · Shao4 xing1 jiu3

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siu6 hing3 zau2

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noun

Shaoxing wine (traditional Chinese wine made from glutinous rice and wheat)

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