xiāng bīn
champagne
The Chinese word '香槟' is used exactly like the English word 'champagne'. It can refer to the sparkling wine itself, or situations/events where such a wine is being enjoyed.
Xīnnián yèwǎn wǒmen yòng xiāngbīn qìngzhù.
We celebrate New Year's Eve with champagne.
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Zhè jiā cānguǎn de xiāngbīn shì Fǎguó jìnkǒu de.
The champagne at this restaurant is imported from France.
This sentence conveys that the champagne provided by the restaurant is not domestically made but imported from France.
Xiāngbīn shì yīzhǒng yóu pútáo niàngzào de jiǔ.
Champagne is a type of wine made from grapes.
This sentence describes the champagne as a type of alcoholic beverage that results from the fermentation of grapes.
Zhè kuǎn xiāngbīn kǒugǎn xìnì, qìpào fēngfù.
This champagne has a delicate taste and is rich in bubbles.
The speaker is giving a specific description of how the champagne tastes, as well as stating that it is bubbly.
Tāmen zài hūnlǐ shàng jìngle xiāngbīn.
They toasted with champagne at the wedding.
This sentence highlights a common practice of toasting with champagne at wedding ceremonies.
Nà jiā jiǔdiàn de xiāngbīn gōngyìng bùzú.
That hotel is short of champagne supply.
The sentence indicates that a particular hotel is running low on its supply of champagne.
Zhè píng xiāngbīn pèi niúpái hěn měiwèi.
This bottle of champagne pairs deliciously with steak.
Here, the speaker is recommending champagne as a good accompaniment to the steak.
Zài gōngsī de jùhuì shàng, dàjiā dōu zài xiǎngshòu xiāngbīn.
At the company gathering, everyone was enjoying the champagne.
In this scenario, the speaker describes how all attendants at a company gathering are having a good time while enjoying champagne.
Wǒ hēle yībēi xiāngbīn.
I drank a glass of champagne.
In this sentence, the speaker expresses a past action where they drank a glass of champagne.
Xiāngbīn yánsè de yīfu hěn shìhé nǐ.
Clothes in the color of champagne suit you well.
In this scenario, the speaker compliments the listener's appearance when wearing clothing that is champagne-colored.