观礼 (guān lǐ) — to attend a ceremony or celebration (as a spectator)
Definition
A formal verb meaning to attend a ceremony as a spectator (e.g., a national parade or diplomatic event). Implies a non-participant observer role, not organizing or performing.
verb
to attend a ceremony or celebration (as a spectator)
Examples
- 观礼。Tā men qù tiān ān mén guǎng chǎng guān lǐ.They went to Tiananmen Square to attend the ceremony.
- 。Tā qù nián zài guó qìng yí shì shàng guān le yí cì lǐ.He attended a ceremony once during last year's National Day celebration.
- 观礼。Hěn duō wài guó shǐ jié yě lái guān lǐ.Many foreign diplomats also came to attend the ceremony.
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