酒壶 (jiǔ hú) is a traditional Chinese vessel used for holding, warming, or serving alcoholic beverages—especially rice wine, baijiu, or huangjiu. The character 酒 means 'alcoholic drink' and 壶 means 'pot', 'kettle', or 'jug', so together they literally mean 'wine pot'. Historically made from ceramic, bronze, or metal, modern versions may be glass or stainless steel. It often appears in classical literature, festive settings like weddings or Lunar New Year, and traditional tea-and-wine ceremonies.

Unlike Western decanters—which focus on aeration—Chinese 酒壶 is frequently designed for warming wine before serving, sometimes with a double-walled structure or placed in hot water. It’s also commonly seen in restaurants serving baijiu, where waitstaff pour from it into small cups. While 'decanter' is a functional English equivalent, 酒壶 carries stronger cultural connotations of hospitality, ritual, and craftsmanship.