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敬酒

jìngjiǔ
verb HSK 7 #17,397

Meanings

  1. 1 to propose a toast
  2. 2 to toast someone

Examples

新郎向来宾敬酒。
Xīnláng xiàng láibīn jìngjiǔ.
The groom toasted the guests.
我敬你一杯！
Wǒ jìng nǐ yī bēi!
Let me toast you a glass!

Tips

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.

Stroke Order

敬 jìng
酒 jiǔ