The word 喝酒 is formed by directly combining the verb 喝 (to drink) with its specific object 酒 (alcoholic beverage), creating a concrete and unified concept of the social and cultural act of drinking alcohol. This pairing does not merely describe the action but culturally encapsulates the entire common activity, often implying companionship, celebration, or relaxation, as a single, habitual notion. Thus, the formation moves from a general action to a specific, culturally embedded event through this natural and frequent association.