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    Expressing 'ceremony' with 仪式 (yíshì)

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    Explanation

    The noun 仪式 (yíshì) means 'ceremony' or 'ritual.' It refers to a formal event or series of acts performed on a special occasion, such as 命名仪式 (naming ceremony) or 开幕仪式 (opening ceremony). It is used in both cultural and official contexts.

    Examples

    • 毕业仪式定在下周六举行。

      bìyè yíshì dìng zài xià zhōuliù jǔxíng.

      The graduation ceremony is scheduled for next Saturday.

    • 他们举行了简单而隆重的开幕仪式。

      tāmen jǔxíng le jiǎndān ér lóngzhòng de kāimù yíshì.

      They held a simple yet grand opening ceremony.

    • 婚礼仪式非常感人，很多人都哭了。

      hūnlǐ yíshì fēicháng gǎnrén, hěn duō rén dōu kū le.

      The wedding ceremony was very moving, and many people cried.

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