欢宴 (huān yàn) — joyful banquet, feast
Definition
A formal, celebratory banquet (盛大欢宴). Compared with 宴会, it emphasizes the joyful, festive atmosphere rather than a neutral gathering.
noun
joyful banquetfeast
Measure word · 场
Examples
- 欢宴。Tā men wèi guì bīn jǔ xíng le shèng dà de huān yàn.They held a grand banquet for the distinguished guests.
- 欢宴。Zhè chǎng huān yàn chí xù dào shēn yè.This feast lasted late into the night.
- 欢宴,。huān yàn Shàng, dà jiā jǔ bēi gòng yǐn.At the banquet, everyone raised their glasses and drank together.
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