斟 (zhēn) — to pour (tea, wine, etc.) in a careful, often formal manner
Definition
A formal verb for pouring drinks (tea, wine) carefully for guests. Usually appears in 斟茶 and 斟酒, and pairs with adverbs like 亲自 or 满满 to emphasize the careful, deliberate action.
verb
to pour (tea, wine, etc.) in a carefuloften formal manner
Examples
- 斟。Tā gěi kè rén zhēn le yì bēi chá.He poured a cup of tea for the guest.
- 。Zhǔ rén qīn zì wèi měi wèi lái bīn zhēn jiǔ.The host personally poured wine for each guest.
- 斟。Tā xiǎo xīn yì yì dì zhēn mǎn yì bēi hóng jiǔ.He carefully filled a glass of red wine.
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