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Definition
A cocktail party.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to formal or semi-formal social gatherings where guests stand and mingle while drinking and eating light snacks. Unlike a sit-down dinner, the focus is entirely on networking or socializing in a relatively short timeframe. It is often used in business or high-society contexts rather than casual hangouts with friends.
Measure word
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There is a cocktail party tonight, do you want to go together?
He met many new friends at the cocktail party.
Related words
Common phrases
attend a cocktail party
hold a cocktail party
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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.
