午宴 (wǔ yàn) — noon banquet; luncheon (formal)
Definition
午宴 is a formal midday banquet — more ceremonial than a simple 午餐 (lunch) and held for guests or events.
noun
noon banquetluncheon (formal)
Measure word · 场
Examples
- 午宴，。Míng tiān gōng sī yǒu yí gè wǔ yàn, bié wàng le cān jiā.There's a luncheon at the company tomorrow; don't forget to attend.
- 午宴。Tā men wèi kè rén zhǔn bèi le fēng shèng de wǔ yàn.They prepared a lavish luncheon for the guests.
- 午宴。Zhè chǎng wǔ yàn zài jiǔ diàn de yàn huì tīng jǔ xíng.This luncheon was held in the hotel's banquet hall.
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