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Definition
Birthday party or gathering held to celebrate someone's birthday.
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How it's used
While birthday parties are common, the term is specifically used for organized gatherings rather than just a casual family meal. It often implies a planned event with guests, cake, and celebration, rather than simply celebrating the day with a partner or close family member.
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Do you want to throw a birthday party this year?
They held a very lively birthday party at home last night.
Related words
Common phrases
to throw a birthday party
to attend a birthday party
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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.
