酒劲

jiǔjìn

酒劲 — jiǔjìn

1. the rush or effect of alcohol; the feeling of being intoxicated; a sudden urge to drink more

   喝了两杯以后我就有点儿酒劲，想再来一杯。 hē le liǎngbēi yǐhòu wǒ jiù yǒudiǎnér jiǔ jìn xiǎng zàilái yībēi — After two drinks I felt the alcohol hit me and wanted another glass.

2. the strength or potency of alcohol (how strong a drink is)

   这酒酒劲很大，烈性酒要少喝。 zhè jiǔ jiǔ jìn hěndà lièxìngjiǔ yào shǎo hē — This liquor is very strong; strong spirits should be drunk sparingly.