hoi1 gung1 din2 lai5開工典禮开工典礼
Jyutpinghoi1 gung1 din2 lai5
Yalehōi gūng dín láih
Definition
An opening, commencement, or groundbreaking ceremony.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal event marking the start of a construction project or a major work venture. It carries a sense of official commencement and is often associated with traditional rituals like burning incense or roasting a pig to ensure good fortune for the project. While it sounds formal, it is the standard term used in both business and casual workplace conversation.
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There is a groundbreaking ceremony tomorrow, you need to attend.
They held the opening ceremony in a very grand way.
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Common phrases
to hold a groundbreaking ceremony
to attend a groundbreaking ceremony
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 開工, which simply means to start working or to clock in for a shift. Adding 典禮 is essential to specify the formal ceremony rather than the daily act of beginning work.
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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.
