si1 ji4司儀司仪
Jyutpingsi1 ji4
Yalesī yìh
Definition
Master of ceremonies; a person who hosts a ceremony, celebration, or other event.
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How it's used
This term is used for someone officially presiding over a formal event, such as a wedding banquet, a conference, or a prize presentation. Unlike the more general term 主持, which can apply to television talk show hosts or radio presenters, 司儀 specifically implies the management of a structured ceremony or event flow.
Measure word
wai6位waihExamples
He was the master of ceremonies for the wedding tonight.
Who did you find to be the master of ceremonies for the event?
Related words
Common phrases
master of ceremonies for an event
wedding master of ceremonies
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 主持, which is a broader term for any kind of host. While a 司儀 is a type of host, not every host is a 司儀, especially in the context of casual media or entertainment programs.
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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.
