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We all are familiar with English “cheers”. When at a party, we always use “cheers” to propose a toast to everyone. But, how do you say “cheers” in Chinese? Learn basic and useful everyday Chinese words and characters with the “How do You Say” Series!
1.
jìng
敬
To respect
Wǒ jìng lǎoshī men yìbēi.
我敬老师们一杯。
I propose a toast to the teachers.
Wǒ yǐ chá dài jiǔ, jìng nín yìbēi!
我以茶代酒，敬您一杯！
I replace alcohol with tea and drink a toast to you!
2.
gānbēi
干杯
Bottoms up!
Wèi wǒmen de yǒuyì gānbēi!
为我们的友谊干杯！
Cheers to our friendship!
Lái lái lái, dàjiā yì qǐ wèi jiànkāng gānbēi!
来来来，大家一起为健康干杯！
Come on! Everyone, let’s drink to the health.
If we have a meal with one Chinese friend or client and would like to propose a toast, you can use “干杯 (gānbēi)” to them. That’s all for this lesson. How do you say “cheers” in Chinese? – Have you mastered it now? See you next time!
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