贺 (hè) — (bound form) to congratulate
Definition
贺 is a bound, written/formal element meaning 'to congratulate' — it always attaches to another word (贺卡, 贺电, 祝贺) and is rarely used alone. Use 祝贺 for everyday spoken congratulations.
bound form
(bound form) to congratulate
Examples
- 。Zhù hè nǐ kǎo shì chéng gōng.Congratulations on your exam success.
- 。Wǒ sòng le tā yì zhāng hè kǎ.I gave her a greeting card.
- 。Tā men fā lái hè diàn biǎo shì zhù hè.They sent a congratulatory telegram to express congratulations.
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