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    Expressing "ceremony" with 典礼 (diǎnlǐ)

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    Structure

    Modifier + 典礼 / 在 + 典礼 + 上

    Explanation

    典礼 (diǎnlǐ) means "ceremony" and is a formal noun referring to an organized event held to mark a significant occasion, such as a graduation, award show, or wedding. It often appears with specific modifiers like 颁奖典礼 (award ceremony) or 毕业典礼 (graduation ceremony). It is used in formal and written contexts.

    Examples

    • 她在毕业典礼上发表了精彩的演讲。

      Tā zài bìyè diǎnlǐ shàng fābiǎo le jīngcǎi de yǎnjiǎng.

      She gave a wonderful speech at the graduation ceremony.

    • 今年的颁奖典礼将在下周六举行。

      Jīnnián de bānjiǎng diǎnlǐ jiāng zài xià zhōuliù jǔxíng.

      This year's award ceremony will be held next Saturday.

    • 婚礼典礼结束后，大家一起去吃饭了。

      Hūnlǐ diǎnlǐ jiéshù hòu, dàjiā yīqǐ qù chīfàn le.

      After the wedding ceremony, everyone went to dinner together.

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