Situation
You want to raise a glass at a small celebration.
Offer a short toast that feels natural and inclusive.
Natural American English
“Here’s to good food and even better company.”
自然中文 · Natural Mandarin
“敬好吃的，也敬好朋友。”
Jìng hǎochī de, yě jìng hǎo péngyou.
Literal translation
To delicious things, and also to good friends.
Tone
Celebratory, light, and inclusive.
Culture
敬 is the classic toast verb in Mandarin. In English, “Here’s to…” is a similarly flexible frame for a casual toast.
What lands
A simple shared wish works better than a long speech in a casual setting.
Try it
You are celebrating a friend’s birthday over dinner. How might you begin a quick toast?
Reveal a natural response
“Here’s to another great year—and to having you in our lives.”
Common mistake: You do not need to invent a formal speech. One genuine line is enough.