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The word 干杯 is formed by combining two characters to create a vivid, metaphorical action. The first character, 干, means "dry" or "to do", and the second, 杯, means "cup" or "glass". Together, they construct the literal image of "drying the cup", which is a direct and energetic metaphor for the act of emptying one's glass in a toast, perfectly capturing the gesture and spirit of a communal drink.

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让我们一起干杯

Ràng wǒmen yīqǐ gānbēi!

Let's toast together!

为爷爷的生日干杯吧!

Wèi yéye de shēngrì gānbēi ba!

Let's toast to grandpa's birthday!

在婚宴上,宾客们高兴地干杯

Zài hūnyàn shàng, bīnkèmen gāoxìng de gānbēi.

At the wedding banquet, the guests happily raised their glasses.

朋友们相聚时,总喜欢干杯庆祝友谊。

Péngyoumen xiāngjù shí, zǒng xǐhuan gānbēi qìngzhù yǒuyì.

When friends get together, they always like to clink glasses to celebrate their friendship.

新郎站起身,提议为所有人的健康干一杯。

Xīnláng zhàn qǐ shēn, tíyì wèi suǒyǒu rén de jiànkāng gān yī bēi.

The groom stood up and proposed a toast to everyone's health.

Word Definition - 干杯

gān bēi to drink a toast; Cheers! (proposing a toast); Here's to you!; Bottoms up!; lit. dry cup