Baijiu is a big classification. Literally it means white spirit.
白酒是酒中的一大类别。一般就是指无色透明的蒸馏烈酒。
BBC纪录片《中国新年》
Let's say, you have gin, vodka and schnapps, all in one category called white spirits.
这么说吧,杜松子酒,伏特加和荷兰金酒,都属于白酒这一大类。
TED-Ed(视频版)
Since she was in fact a benevolent white snake spirit in human form, their marriage had already weathered attacks by meddling monks.
由于她其实是善人化身的白蛇精,他们的婚姻早已经受住了多管闲事的僧人的攻击。
英语百科
White spirit
White spirit (UK) or mineral spirits (US), also known as mineral turpentine, turpentine substitute, petroleum spirits, solvent naphtha (petroleum), varsol, Stoddard solvent, or, generically, "paint thinner", is a petroleum-derived clear liquid used as a common organic solvent in painting and decorating.