Definition
道贺 is a formal verb-object phrase meaning 'to offer congratulations', typically used in written or polite spoken contexts. As a separable verb (离合词), the object 贺 can be separated from 道 when inserting modifiers or complements, e.g. 道一声贺 ('say a word of congratulations'). It's more formal than 祝贺 and often used in ceremonial or congratulatory messages like wedding greetings or academic achievements.
v.o.
to offer congratulations (formal)
Examples
- ，道贺。Tā jiéhūn de shíhou, hěnduō péngyou dōu lái dào hè.When he got married, many friends came to offer congratulations.
- ，。Wǒ xiàng tā dào le yì shēng hè, zhù tā kǎoshì chénggōng.I offered him a word of congratulations and wished him success on the exam.
- ，道贺。Gōngsī chénglì shí zhōunián, dàjiā fēnfēn dào hè.On the company's tenth anniversary, everyone offered their congratulations.
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