Definition
斟 is a formal verb for pouring tea or wine, often with a sense of care and ceremony. It is more literary than the everyday word 倒 (dào), and typically appears in contexts like tea ceremonies, banquets, or polite service. You would not use 斟 for pouring water or juice.
v.
to pour (tea, wine, etc.) in a carefuloften formal manner
Examples
- 斟。Tā gěi kèrén zhēn le yì bēi chá.He poured a cup of tea for the guest.
- 。Zhǔrén qīnzì wèi měi wèi láibīn zhēn jiǔ.The host personally poured wine for each guest.
- 斟。Tā xiǎoxīn yìyì de zhēn mǎn yì bēi hóngjiǔ.He carefully filled a glass of red wine.
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