今朝有酒今朝醉 jīn zhāo yǒu jiǔ jīn zhāo zuì

to enjoy while one can; to live in the moment (idiom)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to enjoy while one can
  2. 2. to live in the moment (idiom)
  3. 3. to live every day as if it were one's last

Characters

Character Meaning
今 jīn HSK 1
now; this (day, year etc); the present time
朝 zhāo HSK 5
towards; facing; dynasty
有 yǒu HSK 1
to have; there is; there are
酒 jiǔ HSK 3
alcoholic beverage; liquor; wine (esp. rice wine)
今 jīn HSK 1
now; this (day, year etc); the present time
朝 zhāo HSK 5
towards; facing; dynasty
醉 zuì HSK 5
intoxicated