Chinese word

庆典

Pronunciation

Pinyinqìng diǎn

Meaning

  • nouncelebration

Example

今天市中心有大型庆典。jīn tiān shì zhōng xīn yǒu dà xíng qìng diǎn

There is a large celebration in the city center today.

Illustration for 庆典 (celebration)

More examples

主办方计划在周末举办庆典活动。zhǔ bàn fāng jì huà zài zhōu mò jǔ bàn qìng diǎn huó dòng

The organizers plan to hold a celebratory event this weekend.

Core concept

An organized public event where an important milestone or date is honored with formal activities, performances, and a crowd.

Common phrases

  • 举办庆典jǔ bàn qìng diǎn

    stage a celebration

  • 盛大庆典shèng dà qìng diǎn

    grand celebration

  • 庆典活动qìng diǎn huó dòng

    celebratory event

Similar words

仪式yí shì: A formal ceremony conducted according to fixed procedures or customs.
典礼dián lǐ: A solemn official ceremony involving formal customs or dress.
节日jié rì: A traditional or legal holiday celebrated each year on a particular date.
活动huó dòng: An event arranged for people to participate in.

Definition in Chinese

为庆祝重要事件或纪念日而举行的正式或大型活动，通常有仪式、演出和公众参与。wèi qìng zhù zhòng yào shì jiàn huò jì niàn rì ér jǔ xíng de zhèng shì huò dà xíng huó dòng tōng cháng yǒu yí shì yǎn chū hé gōng zhòng cān yù

Word origin

庆典 (qìngdiǎn, "formal celebration") joins 庆 (qìng, "celebrate") and 典 (diǎn, "ceremony"), so its formation emphasizes both celebration and ceremony.

Usage tips

  • English can use "celebration" for a private social occasion or a public event, while this Chinese noun strongly presents the occasion as a substantial, organized event.

Other meanings

  • ceremonynoun
  • festivitiesnoun

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