hei2 jin3喜宴
Jyutpinghei2 jin3
Yalehéi yin
Definition
Wedding banquet; a feast held to entertain guests at a wedding.
colloquialfoodpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal meal held to celebrate a marriage, often synonymous with the act of going to drink, known as 飲宴. While formal in nature, it is frequently used in casual conversation when discussing wedding plans or invitations. It carries a festive and celebratory tone, distinct from generic terms for banquets.
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caan1餐chānExamples
They are holding a wedding banquet next month, remember to go.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for any party or celebration, but it is strictly reserved for wedding-related events. Using it for a birthday or anniversary party would sound unnatural to native speakers.
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