git3 fan1 zau2結婚酒结婚酒
Jyutpinggit3 fan1 zau2
Yalegit fān jáu
Definition
A wedding reception.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the banquet or party aspect of a wedding rather than the legal ceremony itself. It is almost always used with the verb 擺, which carries the sense of setting up or hosting a formal event. While the term is standard, it is common to hear it simply referred to as 飲宴 or 擺酒 in casual conversation.
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They held their wedding reception last month.
Related words
Common phrases
to host a wedding reception
to attend a wedding reception
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the legal act of marriage, which is simply 結婚. Using this word implies you are specifically talking about the celebratory meal or party.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
