Definition
贺信 (hè xìn) is a formal congratulatory letter, usually written on paper. Its sibling 贺电 (hè diàn) is a congratulatory telegram or electronic message — the key difference is the medium: written letter vs. electronic/telegram.
noun
congratulatory lettercongratulatory message
Easily confused
- 核心hé xīnsound-alikecore, nucleus (the central or most important part)
Examples
- 贺信。Gōngsī gěi měi wèi yuángōng fā le yì fēng hè xìn.The company sent a congratulatory letter to each employee.
- 贺信。Tā shōu dào le yì fēng lái zì xiàozhǎng de hè xìn.He received a congratulatory letter from the principal.
- 贺信。Zhè fēng hè xìn biǎodá le dàjiā duì tā de zhùfú.This congratulatory letter expressed everyone's blessings to him.
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