庆 (qìng) - to celebrate & to congratulate

庆Tone 4

qìng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 广

情仁

庆 · qìng

to celebrate;

to congratulate;

occasion for celebration;

auspicious;

festive

to celebrateto congratulateoccasion for celebration

Usage highlights

National DayCelebrationCongratulationsFestive occasionCelebrating successCelebrating longevity

Synonyms

  • 祝— to wish; to congratulate
  • 贺— to congratulate
  • 庆贺— to celebrate; to congratulate

Antonyms

  • 哀— sorrow; mourning
  • 丧— funeral; mourning

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • National Day celebration(国庆)
  • Birthday celebration(庆生)
  • Celebrating the New Year(庆新年)
  • Celebrating a wedding(庆婚)

Collocations

  • National Day(国庆)
  • Celebration(庆祝)
  • Congratulations(庆贺)
  • Festive occasion(庆典)
  • Celebrating success(庆功)
  • Celebrating longevity(庆寿)

Idioms

  • Celebrating together(普天同庆)
  • Celebrating with songs and dances(弹冠相庆)
  • Worthy of celebration(值得庆幸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with auspicious occasions, celebrations, and congratulations
  • Often used in names to express wishes for happiness and good fortune
  • Common in place names and festival names throughout Chinese history

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