realgar wine

language: zh

definitions

  1. A traditional Chinese alcoholic beverage made by infusing realgar (an arsenic sulfide mineral) into wine, historically believed to ward off evil spirits and poison.
    zh: 雄黄酒

examples

  1. During the Dragon Boat Festival, people traditionally drink realgar wine to protect themselves from harm.

    端午节期间,人们传统上饮用雄黄酒以保平安。