Definition
敬酒 means 'to toast someone' or 'to propose a toast', but it's a separable verb (离合词): the object 酒 can separate from the verb 敬 when you add measure words, durations, or a specific person targeted. Common patterns are 给/向 + person + 敬酒 (toast someone) and 敬 + measure + 酒 (e.g., 敬了一杯酒, 'offered a glass of wine'). You cannot place the person directly after 敬酒 — always use a preposition.
v.o.
to toast (someone)to propose a toast and drink
Examples
- 。Tā gěi dàjiā jìng le yì bēi jiǔ.He offered a glass of wine to everyone.
- ，敬酒。Zài hūnyàn shàng, xīnláng xiàng xīnniáng jìng jiǔ.At the wedding banquet, the groom toasted the bride.
- ，。Wǒ jìng guò sān cì jiǔ, dàn dōu méi hē wán.I toasted three times, but didn't finish any.
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