庆典 qìngdiǎn celebration
How to remember 庆典: 庆 to congratulate + 典 reference book = celebration.
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How it is used
- A (formal, large) celebration/ceremony - 开幕庆典 (kāimù qìngdiǎn) an opening ceremony; 周年庆典 (zhōunián qìngdiǎn) an anniversary celebration.
- The 典 marks it as a formal ceremonial event, bigger than a casual 庆祝活动.
- Used for official/public festivities: national days, foundings, milestones.