jin3 cing2宴請宴请
Jyutpingjin3 cing2
Yaleyin chíng
Definition
To invite someone to a banquet or a feast.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and slightly old fashioned tone compared to the common verb 請. It is specifically used for organized, formal events like weddings or celebratory banquets rather than casual gatherings. Using it for a simple lunch with a friend sounds overly stiff or pretentious.
Examples
He is hosting many friends for dinner tonight.
How many people are you planning to invite to the banquet?
Related words
Common phrases
to host guests at a banquet
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual invitations, as it implies a structured event with a guest list. For everyday social invitations, stick to the simple verb 請.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
