Chinese word

盛会

Pronunciation

Pinyinshèng huì

Meaning

  • noungrand event

Example

昨天社区举办了盛会，很热闹。zuó tiān shè qū jǔ bàn le shèng huì hěn rè nào

Yesterday, the community held a grand event, and it was very lively.

Illustration for 盛会 (grand event)

More examples

颁奖典礼成为了国际性的盛会，吸引了许多媒体。bān jiáng dián lǐ chéng wéi le guó jì xìng de shèng huì xī yǐn le xǔ duō méi tǐ

The awards ceremony became an international grand event and attracted many media outlets.

Core concept

A public gathering where a large crowd shares a festive and important occasion.

Common phrases

  • 举办盛会jǔ bàn shèng huì

    hold a grand event

  • 参加盛会cān jiā shèng huì

    attend a grand event

  • 盛会现场shèng huì xiàn chǎng

    at the grand event venue

Similar words

聚会jù huì: An informal gathering where people meet socially, chat, or eat together.
派对pài duì: An informal social event centered on music, food, and enjoyment.
仪式yí shì: A formal occasion with a prescribed procedure, often religious or official.
庆典qìng diǎn: A formal, large-scale celebration for an important event or anniversary.

Definition in Chinese

盛大举行的聚会或集会，参加人数众多且气氛热烈，常用于庆典、仪式或重要活动。shèng dà jǔ xíng de jù huì huò jí huì cān jiā rén shù zhòng duō qiě qì fēn rè liè cháng yòng yú qìng diǎn yí shì huò zhòng yào huó dòng

Word origin

盛会 (shènghuì, "grand event") combines 盛 (shèng, "grand or flourishing") + 会 (huì, "gathering") to describe a gathering marked by size and lively activity.

Usage tips

  • This formal-sounding noun often appears in event notices and reports, where it highlights the importance of the occasion.

Other meanings

  • grand ceremonynoun

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