举杯

舉杯

jǔbēi

verb #11,405

Meanings

1 to raise a glass
2 to toast

Characters

to raise; to lift

Examples

HSK 2

大家举杯，为新年干杯！

Dàjiā jǔbēi, wèi xīnnián gānbēi!

Everyone raise your glasses, cheers to the new year!

HSK 3

让我们举杯庆祝！

Ràng wǒmen jǔbēi qìngzhù!

Let's raise our glasses and celebrate!

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