din6 gei1奠基
Jyutpingdin6 gei1
Yaledihn gēi
Definition
To lay a foundation stone; to celebrate the laying of a cornerstone or breaking ground for a building project.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal business or construction contexts, this term specifically refers to the ceremonial start of a building project. It carries a sense of official commencement and is often associated with a celebratory event involving stakeholders. While it describes the act of laying a foundation, it is rarely used in casual conversation outside of professional or project management settings.
Examples
There is a cornerstone laying ceremony tomorrow, do you want to attend?
This construction site has already held its cornerstone laying, it will be finished soon.
Related words
Common phrases
groundbreaking ceremony
to hold a groundbreaking ceremony
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