酒如歌
[jiŭ rú gē]
The phrase implies that alcohol, drinking experiences and drunkenness can be as delightful, passionate, expressive, varied and evocative as music. It may refer to celebrating life's joys and sorrows through drinking, symbolizing carefree pleasure-seeking lifestyle or temporary escape from real problems. Also hinting at the deep cultural roots of drinking songs/poems throughout Chinese literature and history where intellectuals would compose works over drinks.