Chinese phrase
我回敬一杯 wǒ huí jìng yì bēi
Meaning
return a toast
When to use it
This phrase offers a drink as a polite return for a toast. It is a spoken expression for social drinking and can be used with a senior person in a respectful way.
Example dialogue
领导刚才敬了我一杯，我回敬一杯。 líng dǎo gāng cái jìng le wǒ yì bēi wǒ huí jìng yì bēi
My manager just toasted me, so I'll raise a glass in return.
哪里，太客气了，来，干杯！ ná lǐ tài kè qì le lái gān bēi
Not at all, you're too polite. Come on, cheers!