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Definition
Wedding ceremony; the ritual held for a marriage.
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How it's used
Focus on the formal event itself rather than the broader process of getting married. While people often use 結婚 to refer to the entire transition into married life, 婚禮 specifically highlights the ceremony or the celebration party. It is common to use the classifier 場 when describing the event as a whole, especially when discussing the scale or atmosphere.
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When are you holding your wedding?
Their wedding ceremony was very luxurious.
Related words
Common phrases
to hold a wedding ceremony
to attend a wedding ceremony
Common mistake
Avoid using 婚禮 to mean the act of getting married itself, as that is covered by 結婚. For example, saying 我想婚禮 is incorrect; you should say 我想結婚.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
