賀 (hè) - to congratulate & to celebrate

賀Tone 4

hè ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

賀 · hè

to congratulate;

to celebrate;

a surname;

to present a gift

to congratulateto celebratea surname

Usage highlights

to congratulatecongratulatory giftcongratulatory messageto celebrate the New Yearcongratulatory cardcongratulatory speech

Synonyms

  • 祝— to wish; to express good wishes
  • 庆— to celebrate; celebration

Antonyms

  • 吊— to condole; to mourn
  • 唁— to extend condolences

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I congratulate you on your birthday (祝你生日快乐).
  • We celebrate the New Year (贺新年).
  • He gave a congratulatory gift (贺礼).
  • The company sent a congratulatory message (贺电).

Collocations

  • to congratulate(祝贺)
  • congratulatory gift(贺礼)
  • congratulatory message(贺电)
  • to celebrate the New Year(贺年)
  • congratulatory card(贺卡)
  • congratulatory speech(贺词)

Idioms

  • Congratulations and celebrations(恭贺新禧)
  • Celebrating longevity(贺寿)
  • Congratulations on passing the imperial examination(贺进士)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in formal expressions of congratulations for important life events like weddings, birthdays, and achievements.
  • As a surname, He is common in Chinese communities and has historical roots.
  • The character embodies positive sentiments of joy, celebration, and well-wishing in social interactions.

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