zin3 hang4餞行饯行
Jyutpingzin3 hang4
Yalejin hàhng
Definition
To host a farewell meal or party for someone who is leaving.
colloquialfoodpeople
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of eating together as a way to say goodbye. It implies a sense of intimacy and care, often involving close friends or colleagues. Unlike a formal farewell ceremony, this is almost always a casual social gathering.
Examples
You are leaving next week, let's find a night to have a farewell meal.
They are immigrating tomorrow, have you guys had a farewell meal for them yet?
Related words
Common phrases
have a meal to say farewell
Common mistake
Do not use this word for general goodbyes or departures that do not involve a meal. It is strictly tied to the tradition of sharing food before someone travels far or moves away.
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