一杯倒
can't hold one's liquor他喝了一杯酒就一杯倒了。
He can't hold his liquor—he got drunk after just one drink.
To be unable to handle even a small amount of alcohol, getting drunk easily after just one drink.
她的酒量很差,一杯倒。
She can't hold her liquor at all—one drink and she's out.
别人都能喝很多,但他一杯倒。
Others can drink a lot, but he can't handle even one glass.
This phrase is often used humorously or critically to describe someone who gets drunk very easily.
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Usage Context
This phrase is often used to describe someone's poor tolerance for alcohol in a humorous or critical way.
Word Origin
Derived from the literal meaning of drinking one cup of alcohol and immediately getting drunk.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone's inability to drink alcohol without getting drunk quickly. It can be used in a lighthearted or critical way.