以茶代酒
yǐ
chá
dài
jiǔ

Definitions

  1. 1. substitute tea for liquor

Components

  • 以 Yǐ – PN:abbr. for Israel 以色列[Yi3 se4 lie4]
  • 茶 chá – tea
  • 代 dài – to substitute
  • 酒 jiǔ – wine (esp. rice wine)