[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"daily-2026-07-10":3},{"date":4,"status":5,"dateLayer":6,"allowQuiz":18,"podcastTopicKey":36,"bundle":37},"2026-07-10","published",{"dateStr":4,"gregorianEn":7,"gregorianZh":8,"weekdayEn":9,"weekdayZh":10,"lunar":11,"lunarLabelZh":19,"lunarLabelEn":20,"zodiacAnimalEn":21,"zodiacAnimalZh":22,"zodiacYearEn":23,"ganzhiYear":24,"solarTermToday":25,"currentSolarTerm":26,"nextSolarTerm":30,"festivals":35},"July 10, 2026","2026年7月10日","Friday","星期五",{"year":12,"month":13,"day":14,"isLeapMonth":15,"monthName":16,"dayName":17,"inRange":18},2026,5,26,false,"五月","廿六",true,"五月廿六","26th day of the 5th lunar month","Horse","马","Year of the Horse","丙午",null,{"zh":27,"en":28,"dateStr":29},"小暑","Minor Heat","2026-07-07",{"zh":31,"en":32,"dateStr":33,"daysAway":34},"大暑","Major Heat","2026-07-23",13,[],"daily-2026-07-10",{"dateLayer":38,"hook":43,"word":78,"bands":94,"grammar":115,"quiz":133},{"dateStr":4,"gregorianEn":7,"gregorianZh":8,"weekdayEn":9,"weekdayZh":10,"lunar":39,"lunarLabelZh":19,"lunarLabelEn":20,"zodiacAnimalEn":21,"zodiacAnimalZh":22,"zodiacYearEn":23,"ganzhiYear":24,"solarTermToday":25,"currentSolarTerm":40,"nextSolarTerm":41,"festivals":42},{"year":12,"month":13,"day":14,"isLeapMonth":15,"monthName":16,"dayName":17,"inRange":18},{"zh":27,"en":28,"dateStr":29},{"zh":31,"en":32,"dateStr":33,"daysAway":34},[],{"tier":44,"category":45,"source":45,"titleEn":46,"titleZh":47,"titleZhPinyin":48,"noteEn":49,"allowGamify":18,"article":50,"insightEn":51,"todaySentenceZh":52,"todaySentencePinyin":53,"todaySentenceEn":54,"keyWords":55,"references":71,"cultureLink":75},8,"micro-culture","Yellow Rice Wine","黄酒","huáng jiǔ","Huángjiǔ, or yellow rice wine, is an ancient Chinese alcoholic beverage known for its amber color and rich flavor. It is traditionally enjoyed warm, especially in winter, and is often served at celebratory events and banquets.","Yellow rice wine, known as Huángjiǔ (黄酒), is one of the world's oldest fermented beverages, with a history dating back over 3,000 years to the Shang Dynasty in China[1]. Unlike distilled spirits, Huángjiǔ is brewed, similar to beer, and is made from grains such as rice or wheat. Its production involves fermentation with the help of a mold called 'qu', which is essential in breaking down the starches into sugars. This process not only gives Huángjiǔ its characteristic amber hue but also its distinctive sweet and umami flavors.\n\nHuángjiǔ holds a special place in Chinese culture and cuisine. It is often consumed warm, which enhances its aroma and complex flavors, making it a popular choice during the cold winter months. During important celebrations and banquets, Huángjiǔ is a staple, symbolizing prosperity and longevity. Its warming properties are not only appreciated for their soothing effects but are also thought to aid digestion, making it a preferred drink during large meals.\n\nIn addition to being a delightful beverage, Huángjiǔ is also used in cooking to enhance the flavor of traditional Chinese dishes. It is a key ingredient in dishes like 'Drunken Chicken', where the wine imparts a subtle sweetness and aroma. The versatility of Huángjiǔ in both culinary and cultural practices reflects its deep-rooted significance in Chinese society. As you explore the nuances of Chinese language and culture, understanding the role of Huángjiǔ enriches your appreciation of how food and drink are intertwined with tradition and celebration.\n\nToday, as you learn the word '酒' (jiǔ), which means 'wine', take a moment to reflect on the cultural heritage of Huángjiǔ and its enduring presence in Chinese customs and festivities.","Huángjiǔ is both a drink and a cooking ingredient, integral to Chinese culture and cuisine.","我们喝黄酒。","Wǒmen hē huángjiǔ.","We drink yellow rice wine.",[56,59,63,67],{"hanzi":47,"pinyin":57,"en":58},"huángjiǔ","yellow rice wine",{"hanzi":60,"pinyin":61,"en":62},"酒","jiǔ","wine",{"hanzi":64,"pinyin":65,"en":66},"宴会","yànhuì","banquet",{"hanzi":68,"pinyin":69,"en":70},"庆祝","qìngzhù","celebrate",[72],{"n":73,"text":74},1,"《史记》 (Records of the Grand Historian) by Sima Qian",{"category":76,"label":77},"cuisine","The role of Huángjiǔ in Chinese culinary traditions",{"slug":79,"hanzi":60,"pinyin":61,"meaning":80,"pos":81,"level":82,"audioUrl":83,"faq":84},"hsk-2/%E9%85%92-jiu3","wine (esp. rice wine)","n",3,"https://mandarintemple.com/wp-content/uploads/katemt_audio/j/Jiu/jiu3.wav",[85,88,91],{"question":86,"answer":87},"What is the difference between 白酒 and 葡萄酒?","白酒 (báijiǔ) is a strong distilled liquor, while 葡萄酒 (pútáojiǔ) refers specifically to wine made from grapes.",{"question":89,"answer":90},"Can I use 酒 for all types of alcoholic drinks?","Yes, 酒 is a general term for alcoholic beverages, but it can be more specific when combined with other characters.",{"question":92,"answer":93},"Is 酒 commonly used in everyday conversation?","Yes, especially in social contexts and discussions about dining, celebrations, or when inviting someone to drink.",{"1-2":95,"3-4":100,"5-6":105,"7-9":110},{"sentenceZh":96,"pinyin":97,"en":98,"explainEn":99},"我喜欢酒。","Wǒ xǐhuān jiǔ.","I like wine.","A simple sentence expressing a preference for wine.",{"sentenceZh":101,"pinyin":102,"en":103,"explainEn":104},"这酒很好喝。","Zhè jiǔ hěn hǎo hē.","This wine is very tasty.","Describing the taste of wine as pleasant.",{"sentenceZh":106,"pinyin":107,"en":108,"explainEn":109},"他们在宴会上喝酒。","Tāmen zài yànhuì shàng hējiǔ.","They drink wine at the banquet.","Describes an activity involving wine at a social event.",{"sentenceZh":111,"pinyin":112,"en":113,"explainEn":114},"酒能增进友谊。","Jiǔ néng zēngjìn yǒuyì.","Wine can enhance friendship.","Uses wine metaphorically to describe its social bonding effects.",{"title":116,"pattern":117,"explainEn":118,"usageNote":119,"examples":120},"Using '能' to express capability or possibility","subject + 能 + verb","'能' is used to indicate that someone or something has the ability or possibility to do something.","Use '能' when expressing ability or potential action.",[121,125,129],{"zh":122,"pinyin":123,"en":124},"我能喝酒。","Wǒ néng hējiǔ.","I can drink wine.",{"zh":126,"pinyin":127,"en":128},"他能来。","Tā néng lái.","He can come.",{"zh":130,"pinyin":131,"en":132},"你能帮我吗？","Nǐ néng bāng wǒ ma?","Can you help me?",{"items":134,"reflectionPrompt":203},[135,146,154,162,172,177,186,195],{"id":136,"kind":136,"type":137,"prompt":138,"options":139,"answerIndex":144,"explainEn":145},"meaning","mc","What does 酒 mean?",[140,141,142,143],"Wine","Water","Bread","Tea",0,"The correct meaning of 酒 is 'wine', specifically rice wine.",{"id":147,"kind":147,"type":137,"prompt":148,"options":149,"answerIndex":144,"explainEn":153},"pinyin","How is 酒 pronounced?",[61,150,151,152],"jiāo","jié","jiān","The correct pronunciation is 'jiǔ'.",{"id":155,"kind":155,"type":137,"prompt":156,"options":157,"answerIndex":144,"explainEn":161},"translate","How do you write \"wine\" in Chinese?",[60,158,159,160],"水","茶","面","The correct word for 'wine' in Chinese is '酒'.",{"id":163,"kind":163,"type":137,"prompt":164,"options":165,"answerIndex":144,"explainEn":170,"audioText":171},"listening","Listen. What does the sentence mean?",[166,167,168,169],"We like drinking wine.","We like swimming.","We like tea.","We like dancing.","The sentence means 'We like drinking wine.'","我们喜欢喝酒。",{"id":173,"kind":173,"type":173,"prompt":174,"answer":60,"accept":175,"explainEn":176},"fill","他们正在___。(They are ___.)",[60],"The blank is for '酒', meaning wine.",{"id":178,"kind":178,"type":137,"prompt":179,"options":180,"answerIndex":144,"explainEn":185},"reading","他们在喝酒。 — What does this sentence mean?",[181,182,183,184],"They are drinking wine.","They are eating cake.","They are sleeping.","They are playing soccer.","The sentence means 'They are drinking wine.'",{"id":187,"kind":187,"type":137,"prompt":188,"options":189,"answerIndex":144,"explainEn":194},"culture","Which of these is a traditional Chinese use of Huángjiǔ?",[190,191,192,193],"Cooking","Gardening","Painting","Dancing","Huángjiǔ is traditionally used in cooking.",{"id":196,"kind":196,"type":196,"prompt":197,"ordered":198,"explainEn":202},"order","Arrange into a correct sentence",[199,200,201,60],"我","喜欢","喝","This is the correct sentence structure in Chinese.","Have you ever tried a traditional drink from another culture? What was your experience like?"]