Chinese word

典礼

Pronunciation

Pinyindiǎn lǐ

Meaning

  • nounceremony

Example

今天学校有典礼。jīn tiān xué xiào yǒu dián lǐ

There is a ceremony at school today.

Illustration for 典礼 (ceremony)

More examples

很多家长出席了毕业典礼。hěn duō jiā zhǎng chū xí le bì yè dián lǐ

Many parents attended the graduation ceremony.

Core concept

A formal event in which an institution follows set rites to mark an important occasion.

Common phrases

  • 参加典礼cān jiā dián lǐ

    take part in a ceremony

  • 出席典礼chū xí dián lǐ

    be present at a ceremony

  • 毕业典礼bì yè dián lǐ

    graduation ceremony

Similar words

仪式yí shì: A formal ritual or event carried out according to established forms and procedures.
庆典qìng diǎn: A large public event held to celebrate an important occasion.

Definition in Chinese

由官方或机构在特定场合按程序举行的正式庆典或纪念性仪式。yóu guān fāng huò jī gòu zài tè dìng chǎng hé àn chéng xù jǔ xíng de zhèng shì qìng diǎn huò jì niàn xìng yí shì

Word origin

典 (diǎn, "official standards") + 礼 (lǐ, "ceremony") form a word for a ceremony carried out according to recognized rules.

Usage tips

  • English uses "ceremony" broadly, but this Chinese noun often points to an organized event held by a school, government body, or other institution.

Other meanings

  • ritualnoun

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