庆典

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Meaning and Usage

"庆典" refers to formal celebrations or ceremonies, often marking important events such as national holidays, openings, or anniversaries. It is a noun commonly used in both official and social contexts.

Common Contexts

You will often see "庆典" used in phrases like "国庆庆典" (National Day celebration) or "开幕庆典" (opening ceremony). It implies a festive atmosphere with organized activities.

Collocations

  • 庆典活动: celebration activities, used to describe events during the celebration
  • 举办庆典: to hold a celebration, common verb-noun collocation
  • 庆典仪式: ceremonial part of the celebration, emphasizing formality

Usage Notes

"庆典" is more formal than just "庆祝" (to celebrate). It usually refers to the event itself rather than the act of celebrating. Avoid confusing it with "节日" (festival/holiday), which refers more to the day or occasion rather than the event.

Summary

Use "庆典" when talking about organized, often large-scale celebrations or ceremonies. It conveys a sense of importance and festivity.

Example Sentences

National Day is one of the most important celebrations in China.

The school held a celebration to mark the opening of the new library.

The Spring Festival celebrations every year are very lively, featuring