Common Meanings
1
chóu酬
To offer a toast or drink, often as part of social courtesies or reciprocation (from '酬酢').
朋友聚会时，大家互相酬酒，气氛十分热烈。
During the friends' gathering, everyone offered toasts to each other, and the atmosphere was very lively.
To reward with money or goods; remuneration.
公司会根据员工的表现给予相应的酬劳。
The company will provide appropriate remuneration based on employee performance.
To engage in social interactions, entertain guests, or respond (e.g., with verses or conversation).
他最近应酬很多，忙得不可开交
He has a lot of social engagements recently and is extremely busy.
To realize or achieve a wish or aspiration; often used in the negative context of unfulfilled goals.
心愿未酬，他感到有些遗憾
With his wishes unfulfilled, he felt a bit regretful.