酒宴

jiǔyàn

noun #28,806

Measure Word

一场酒宴 chǎng

Meanings

1 banquet with wine
2 drinking feast
3 formal dinner with alcohol

Characters

Examples

皇帝在宫中举办了盛大的酒宴。

Huángdì zài gōng zhōng jǔbàn le shèngdà de jiǔyàn.

The emperor held a grand banquet in the palace.

婚礼后宾客们参加了热闹的酒宴。

Hūnlǐ hòu bīnkèmen cānjiā le rènào de jiǔyàn.

After the wedding, the guests attended a lively banquet.

Tips

usage

酒宴 is more formal and literary than 聚餐 (jùcān, group meal). It specifically implies alcohol is served and often evokes historical or ceremonial settings.

Stroke Order

酒 jiǔ

宴 yàn