ging3 zau2敬酒

Jyutpingging3 zau2

Yaleging jáu

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To propose a toast; to raise one's glass to express respect, wishes, or gratitude to guests.

colloquialfoodpeople

How it's used

Commonly seen at wedding banquets where the couple visits every table to express gratitude to guests. It is considered polite to stand up when receiving a toast, especially if the person toasting is a senior or a host. The act is deeply tied to social hierarchy and showing respect in formal or celebratory settings.

Examples

san1新long4郎san1新noeng4娘gwo3過lai4嚟ging3敬zau2酒laa1喇。

The bride and groom are coming over to toast.

nei5你sai2使m4唔sai2使heoi3去go2嗰toi4枱ging3敬zau2酒aa4呀？

Do you need to go to that table to toast?

Common phrases

zuk6逐toi4枱ging3敬zau2酒

to go from table to table to toast

ging3敬zau2酒ji4儀sik1式

toasting ceremony

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply drinking alcohol; it specifically refers to the social ritual of raising a glass to honor someone. It is not used for casual drinking with friends, where you would just say 飲杯.