致词 (zhì cí) — speech (formal), address
Definition
A formal written/spoken address, typically prepared in advance for an official occasion such as an opening ceremony or banquet. The measure word 篇 signals it is a written text.
noun
speech (formal)address
Measure word · 篇
Examples
- 致词。Zǒng jīng lǐ zài kāi mù shì shàng fā biǎo le jiǎn duǎn de zhì cí.The general manager delivered a brief speech at the opening ceremony.
- 致词。Tā de zhì cí yíng dé le rè liè de zhǎng shēng.His speech won warm applause.
- 致词，。Qǐng tí qián zhǔn bèi hǎo zhì cí gǎo, bú yào lín chǎng fā huī.Please prepare your speech draft in advance and don't improvise on the spot.
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