剪彩 jiǎncǎi to cut the ribbon
to cut the ribbon (at a launching or opening ceremony)
How to remember 剪彩: 剪 scissors + 彩 colorful = to cut the ribbon.
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How it is used
- To cut the ribbon at an opening/launch ceremony - 请领导剪彩 (qǐng lǐngdǎo jiǎncǎi) invite the leader to cut the ribbon.
- A fixed ceremonial verb (剪 cut + 彩 colored ribbon); the ceremony sense is built in.
- Collocation: 剪彩仪式 (ribbon-cutting ceremony).