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A Korean liquor distilled with grains, sweet potatoes, etc

NounSino-Korean: 燒酒

  1. 1

    A Korean liquor distilled with grains, sweet potatoes, etc.

    Korean definition: 곡식이나 고구마 등으로 만든 술을 끓여서 얻는 술.

    • My father was distilling clear soju from the boiled grain liquor.

    • On summer nights, the men sit around together and have a glass or two of soju.

  2. 2

    A liquor made from alcohol mixed with water and spices.

    Korean definition: 알코올에 물과 향료를 섞어서 만든 술.

    • Jisu can't hold her liquor; even one glass of soju turns her face red.

    • I met a friend after a long time and had a light drink of soju at a bar.