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Definition
To host a celebratory feast or banquet, such as a wedding reception.
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How it's used
Specifically denotes a formal celebratory banquet, most commonly associated with weddings. It implies a significant social event involving a large number of guests rather than just a casual dinner party. When someone asks about your wedding plans, this is the standard term to use for the reception portion.
Examples
They are holding a wedding banquet next month and have invited many relatives.
Where do you plan to hold your wedding banquet when you get married?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for casual gatherings or small birthday dinners, as it carries a sense of formality and scale. It is strictly reserved for major life celebrations, primarily weddings.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
