敬酒

jìngjiǔ

verb HSK 7-9 #17,397

Meanings

新郎向来宾敬酒。

Xīnláng xiànglái bīn jìngjiǔ.

The groom toasted the guests.

我敬你一杯！

Wǒ jìng nǐ yī bēi!

Let me toast you a glass!

culture

In Chinese banquets, the host or person of lower status typically initiates 敬酒 to show respect. Refusing a toast can be seen as impolite.

memory

敬 (respect) + 酒 (alcohol) = offering a drink out of respect — a toast.

敬 jìng

酒 jiǔ