Definition
盛会 (shèng huì) refers to a grand event or gathering, such as a sports competition, cultural festival, or conference. It differs from 盛宴 (shèng yàn), which is a grand feast or banquet—either literal food or a figurative 'feast' of art or culture.
noun
grand eventgrand gathering
Easily confused
- 省会shěng huìsound-alikeprovincial capital
Examples
- 盛会。Zhè cì tǐyù shèng huì xīyǐn le quán shìjiè de mùguāng.This sports grand event attracted worldwide attention.
- 盛会。Zhè chǎng wénhuà shèng huì zhǎnshì le chuántǒng yìshù de mèilì.This cultural pageant showcased the charm of traditional arts.
- 盛会。Měinián yí dù de túshū shèng huì shì ài shū rén de jiérì.The annual book fair is a festival for book lovers.
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