借酒浇愁 jièjiǔjiāochóu to drown one's sorrows Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 借 jiè noun to make use of to take advantage of an opportunity or situation; to avail oneself of; to rely on酒 jiǔ noun alcohol alcoholic beverage; wine; liquor; spirits浇愁 澆愁 jiāochóu to drown one's sorrows To relieve or dispel sadness or worry by drinking alcohol; often used in the phrase 借酒浇愁 jièjiǔjiāochóu