敬酒 (jìng jiǔ) — to toast (someone); to propose a toast and drink
Definition
A social verb: to raise one's glass and toast someone, often an elder or guest, as a sign of respect. The first half 敬 can split off (敬…酒) for the object.
verb
to toast (someone)to propose a toast and drink
Examples
- 。Tā gěi dà jiā jìng le yì bēi jiǔ.He offered a glass of wine to everyone.
- ，敬酒。Zài hūn yàn shàng, xīn láng xiàng xīn niáng 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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