saan3 zik6散席
Jyutpingsaan3 zik6
Yalesaan jihk
Definition
To end; to break up, specifically of a banquet or feast.
colloquialdaily actionsfood
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the formal conclusion of a large gathering or banquet where guests leave their seats. It carries a slightly more formal tone than just saying the event is over, often implying the orderly departure of guests after a meal or ceremony.
Examples
The banquet will end after we finish this meal.
Do you know what time the banquet ends?
Related words
Common phrases
preparing to end the banquet
after the banquet ends
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Grammar guides
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