Definition
盛宴 (shèng yàn) is a formal, literary noun for a grand feast or banquet, often used figuratively (e.g., a 'feast for the eyes'). It is more elevated and metaphorical than 宴会 (yàn huì), which is the everyday word for a formal dinner party. 盛会 (shèng huì) is a close sibling but refers to a grand gathering or event, not specifically a meal.
noun
feast (literal or figurative)
Examples
- 盛宴。Wǒmen cānjiā le yì chǎng shèngdà de shèng yàn.We attended a grand feast.
- 盛宴。Zhè běn shū zhēn shì yì chǎng zhīshi de shèng yàn.This book is truly a feast of knowledge.
- 盛宴。Zhè chǎng yīnyuèhuì shì yì chǎng tīngjué shèng yàn.This concert is an auditory feast.
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