Ever wondered why us Italians say ‘Cin Cin’ when we toast?🥂 It’s more than just a cheerful sound—it actually has an interesting origin!
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‘Cin Cin’ comes from Chinese, It’s derived from the phrase ‘qǐng qǐng’ (请请), which means ‘please please’ or an invitation to drink. European traders in the 18th century adopted it as a way to toast, and it stuck in Italy as a universal way to say ‘cheers’!
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“Cin Cin” is often used with the expression “Salute”, whereas the Germans say “Gesundheit” and the French “Santé”, which literally means “health”, as a wish for good health.
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So next time you say ‘Cin Cin,’ you’re carrying on a tradition that’s crossed continents 🌎 😉
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Now, let’s raise a glass: Cin Cin e Buon Anno!: Cheers and Happy New Year!🥂💫🎉
