zuò

archaic

Meaning of

酢 means to toast back; for a guest to propose a toast to the host. Pronounced zuò.

  • to toast back; for a guest to propose a toast to the host

Character Info

Radical
Strokes12

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

Bīn
zhǔ
chóu
zuò
 
zhōu
quán
 

Host and guest exchanged toasts, observing all the proper rites.

dài
yàn
yǐn
 
yǒu
xiàn
 
zuò
 
chóu
zhī
 

In ancient banquets, there was a ritual of offering, toasting back, and reciprocating.