网页2024年1月19日 · When used on its own, the word 酒 (jiǔ) usually refers to hard liquors and rice wine. It doesn't refer to beer or wine, which go by their own, more specific names: 啤酒 pí jiǔ beer. 葡萄酒 pú tao jiǔ wine . 01. Origins of 酒 . A long time ago, Chinese people started making and consuming alcohol during ritual gatherings. How long ago ...