Definition
举杯 literally means 'to raise a glass' and is the standard verb for proposing a toast in Chinese, often used in formal dinners or celebrations. As a separable verb (离合词), the verb 举 can be separated from 杯 by a measure word, complement, or duration — for example, 举了三次杯 ('raised glasses three times') or 举起杯来 ('raise a glass'). The full form 举杯 is common in toasts, often followed by 祝 + the toast content.
v.o.
to raise one's glass (in a toast)to propose a toast
Examples
- 举杯。Dàjiā jǔ bēi qìngzhù shènglì.Everyone raised their glasses to celebrate the victory.
- ，举杯。Zài yànhuì shàng, zhǔrén dàitóu jǔ bēi.At the banquet, the host took the lead in proposing a toast.
- ，。Wǒmen jǔ le sān cì bēi, zhù dàjiā jiànkāng.We raised our glasses three times, toasting everyone's health.
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