酌
pour wine; drink wine; meal; consider
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
pour wine; drink wine
Originally refers to pouring and drinking alcoholic drinks, now can also be used in formal contexts for serving or consuming drinks generally.
Two old friends drank wine face to face, talking about their youthful memories.
He poured and drank wine alone, enjoying his rare leisure time.
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Ancient scholars often expressed their feelings by drinking wine together.
The host personally poured wine for the guests at the banquet.
He took a sip of osmanthus wine and praised its rich aroma.
noun
wine meal; light repast
literaryFormal literary term, used to politely refer to simple meals or banquets with wine, often paired with modifiers like 菲 (humble) or 便 (casual).
I have prepared a humble meal, please do me the honor of attending.
We have prepared a casual wine meal to entertain friends who came from afar.
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The host set up a light feast and talked about national affairs with the guests.
Thank you very much for your grand banquet, junior generation is deeply grateful.
Ancient scholars often wrote poems and essays during gatherings with wine meals.
verb
consider; deliberate; adjust accordingly
formalCommonly used in formal and official contexts, referring to carefully considering details and making appropriate decisions or adjustments.
Please handle this matter appropriately according to the situation, no need to report it.
The company will appropriately revise the employee welfare policy.
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The superior leaders have deliberated and finalized the plan for this event.
Please handle this document carefully to ensure the content is accurate and error-free.
For students' special circumstances, the school will give appropriate care.