Definition
庆典 (qìngdiǎn) is a formal noun for a grand celebration or ceremony, often for a national holiday, anniversary, or major event. It is more specific than 仪式 (yíshì 'ceremony'), which focuses on the procedural aspect, and less specific than 典礼 (diǎnlǐ 'formal ceremony'), which implies a structured, often official ritual. 庆典 emphasizes the festive, celebratory nature of the event.
noun
grand celebrationceremony (formal occasion)
Examples
- 庆典。Guóqìng qìng diǎn zài Tiān'ānmén Guǎngchǎng jǔxíng.The National Day celebration is held at Tiananmen Square.
- 庆典。Gōngsī shí zhōunián qìng diǎn yāoqǐng le suǒyǒu yuángōng.The company's tenth anniversary celebration invited all employees.
- 庆典。Zhè chǎng qìng diǎn chíxù le zhěngzhěng sān tiān.This celebration lasted a full three days.
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