The word "香槟" is a phonetic loanword formed by creatively selecting Chinese characters that approximate the sounds of the French word "champagne" while simultaneously conveying positive attributes. The first character, "香" (xiāng), meaning "fragrant" or "aromatic", was chosen not only for its sound but also to evocatively describe the drink's pleasing scent. The second character, "槟" (bīn), primarily serves to mimic the "-pagne" syllable, resulting in a harmonious and meaningful transliteration that sounds like the original and suggests a delightful, fragrant beverage.