意思
Used when clinking glasses.
文化背景
The 'No Water' rule is strictly followed by older generations. Toasting with water is seen as a wish for bad luck or a lack of respect for the quality of the gathering. The '7 years of bad luck' for lack of eye contact is a very common joke/warning among friends. It adds a playful but mandatory layer to the social ritual. Italians traveling to Japan are often warned by tour guides never to say 'cin cin'. The phonetic similarity to 'chinchin' (penis) makes it a famous linguistic trap. In some southern regions, after the clink, people touch the bottom of the glass to the table before drinking. This is called 'posare il bicchiere' and is meant to share the toast with the earth or ancestors.
The Eye Contact Rule
If you don't look them in the eye, Italians will jokingly (or seriously) tell you that you'll have 7 years of bad luck.
No Water!
Never toast with water. If you aren't drinking alcohol, it's better to just raise the glass without the 'cin cin' clink.
意思
Used when clinking glasses.
The Eye Contact Rule
If you don't look them in the eye, Italians will jokingly (or seriously) tell you that you'll have 7 years of bad luck.
No Water!
Never toast with water. If you aren't drinking alcohol, it's better to just raise the glass without the 'cin cin' clink.
The Table Touch
After clinking, touch your glass to the table before sipping to look like a real local.
Formal vs Informal
When in doubt at a fancy dinner, wait for the host to speak. They will likely say 'Salute' instead of 'Cin cin'.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct toast.
Siamo al bar con gli amici. Alziamo i bicchieri e diciamo: '____ ____!'
'Cin cin' is the standard toast for an informal setting like a bar with friends.
Match the toast to the correct situation.
Situation: A formal dinner with the President of a company.
In formal settings, 'Alla salute' or 'Salute' is more appropriate than the informal 'cin cin'.
Which of these is a common superstition in Italy?
When saying 'cin cin', you must...
Eye contact is essential in Italian toasting culture to avoid bad luck.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Cin cin alla tua nuova casa!' B: 'Grazie! ____ ____ a te!'
The response to a toast is usually repeating the toast itself.
Complete the phrase with the correct preposition.
Cin cin ____ sposi!
We use 'a' + article (agli) to toast 'to' someone.
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视觉学习工具
When to say Cin Cin
Celebrations
- • Birthdays
- • Weddings
- • Graduations
Daily Life
- • Aperitivo
- • Family Dinner
- • Friday Drinks
练习题库
5 练习Siamo al bar con gli amici. Alziamo i bicchieri e diciamo: '____ ____!'
'Cin cin' is the standard toast for an informal setting like a bar with friends.
Situation: A formal dinner with the President of a company.
In formal settings, 'Alla salute' or 'Salute' is more appropriate than the informal 'cin cin'.
When saying 'cin cin', you must...
Eye contact is essential in Italian toasting culture to avoid bad luck.
A: 'Cin cin alla tua nuova casa!' B: 'Grazie! ____ ____ a te!'
The response to a toast is usually repeating the toast itself.
Cin cin ____ sposi!
We use 'a' + article (agli) to toast 'to' someone.
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常见问题
12 个问题Yes, it is very polite in social settings, but it is informal. Use 'Salute' for formal occasions.
Absolutely! It works for wine, beer, cocktails, and even soda.
It mimics the repetitive sound of clinking glasses and follows its Chinese root 'qǐng qǐng'.
According to superstition, it brings bad luck. Most Italians will stop you and ask you to use wine instead.
Yes, France ('Tchin-tchin') and Brazil ('Tim-tim') have very similar versions.
Only if you are both participating in a toast, for example, at a wedding table where you don't know everyone.
No, just for the first drink or when a specific toast is announced.
Simply repeat 'cin cin' or say 'salute'.
In Italian, it is spelled 'cin cin'. 'Chin chin' is the English spelling.
Yes, if the atmosphere is relaxed and someone else initiates the toast.
Yes, Italian children often say it with their juice or soda during family celebrations.
No, it is an invariable interjection.
相关表达
Salute
similarHealth
Brindisi
builds onA toast
Alla nostra
similarTo ours
Prosit
specialized formMay it benefit
Cent'anni
similarA hundred years
