献词 (xiàn cí) — congratulatory message; dedication (speech or written message)
Definition
A written or spoken message of dedication or congratulation, often at the front of a book (like a dedication) or at a ceremony. Distinct from 祝词, which is mainly a formal congratulatory speech at events.
noun
congratulatory messagededication (speech or written message)
Examples
- 献词。Tā zài xīn nián wǎn huì shàng fā biǎo le rè qíng yáng yì de xiàn cí.He delivered a warm and enthusiastic congratulatory message at the New Year's party.
- 献词。Zhè běn shū de xiàn cí shì zuò zhě xiě gěi qī zi de.The dedication of this book was written by the author to his wife.
- 献词。Zǒng tǒng de xiàn cí biǎo dá le duì quán guó rén mín de zhù fú.The president's congratulatory message expressed blessings to the people of the whole country.
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