献词

獻詞

xiàncí

noun #36,067

Measure Word

一篇献词 piān

Meanings

1 congratulatory message
2 dedication (in a book)
3 address of greeting

Characters

to offer / dedicate

Examples

HSK 3

这本书的献词写给他的母亲。

Zhè běn shū de xiàncí xiě gěi tā de mǔqīn.

The book's dedication is written to his mother.

HSK 5

校长在毕业典礼上发表了献词。

Xiàozhǎng zài bìyè diǎnlǐ shàng fābiǎo le xiàncí.

The principal delivered a congratulatory address at the graduation ceremony.

Tips

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Formal, used for ceremonial speeches (graduations, anniversaries, New Year addresses) and for the dedication page of a book. The classic example is 《人民日报》新年献词, the People's Daily New Year address.

Stroke Order

献 xiàn

词 cí