可贺 (kě) — worthy of congratulations; celebratory (in set phrases)
Definition
可贺 (kěhè) is a formal adjective meaning 'worth celebrating' — it almost always appears in the set phrase 可喜可贺. Not used in casual speech; pair it with 可喜 to praise an achievement.
adjective
worthy of congratulationscelebratory (in set phrases)
Examples
- 可贺。Zhè cì chéng gōng zhēn shì kě xǐ kě.This success is truly gratifying and worthy of congratulations.
- 可贺，。Tā de chéng jiù kě xǐ kě, wǒ men dōu wèi tā gāo xìng.His achievements are gratifying and worthy of congratulations; we are all happy for him.
- 可贺。Zhè shì yí gè kě de xiāo xi.This is a piece of news worthy of congratulations.
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