How to Say ‘Cheers!’ in Simplified Chinese
干杯！
gān bēi
[gahn bay]
💬 Usage Tip: 干杯 (gān bēi) literally means "dry the glass".
🇨🇳 In China: At group dinners it can mean finishing your drink in one go. At a bar with a new acquaintance, a sip is fine.
Phrase Breakdown
干杯
gān bēi
[gahn bay]
cheers!
A toast said before drinking together; literally 'dry the cup.'
大家一起说干杯！
Everyone says, ‘Cheers!’ together.
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