举杯

舉杯

jǔbēi

verb #11,405

Meanings

1 to raise a glass
2 to toast

Characters

to raise; to lift

Examples

让我们举杯庆祝！

Ràngwǒ men jǔbēi qìngzhù!

Let's raise our glasses and celebrate!

大家举杯，为新年干杯！

Dàjiā jǔbēi, wèi xīnnián gānbēi!

Everyone raise your glasses, cheers to the new year!

Tips

culture

举杯 is a formal way to propose a toast. In Chinese banquets, toasting is important social etiquette. The host often raises a glass first with a short speech.

Stroke Order

举 jǔ

杯 bēi