庆典

慶典

qìngdiǎn

noun HSK 7-9 #7,863

Measure Word

一场庆典 chǎng

Meanings

1 celebration
2 ceremony
3 festive occasion

Characters

celebrate; celebration

ceremony; classic

Literally 'celebration ceremony' — a formal celebration

Examples

学校举行了建校一百周年庆典。

Xuéxiào jǔxíng le jiànxiào yìbǎi zhōuniánqìng diǎn.

The school held a centennial celebration.

庆典活动吸引了很多人。

Qìngdiǎn huódòng xīyǐn le hěnduō rén.

The celebration attracted many people.

Tips

usage

庆典 refers to large-scale, formal celebrations like anniversaries, national days, or grand openings. For casual celebrations, use 庆祝 (qìngzhù) as a verb.

Stroke Order

庆 qìng

典 diǎn