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    Referring to a dance party with 舞会 (wǔhuì)

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    Structure

    (Modifier +) 舞会

    Explanation

    The noun 舞会 (wǔhuì) means "dance party" or "ball" and refers to a social gathering where people dance. It is commonly used in school contexts, as in 春季舞会 (spring dance/prom). The word combines 舞 (dance) and 会 (gathering).

    Examples

    • 学校下个月要举办一场舞会。

      xuéxiào xià ge yuè yào jǔbàn yì chǎng wǔhuì.

      The school is going to hold a dance next month.

    • 她为参加春季舞会买了一条新裙子。

      tā wèi cānjiā chūnjì wǔhuì mǎi le yì tiáo xīn qúnzi.

      She bought a new dress for the spring dance.

    • 昨晚的舞会上大家玩得很开心。

      zuówǎn de wǔhuì shàng dàjiā wán de hěn kāixīn.

      Everyone had a great time at the dance last night.

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