贺 (hè) - to congratulate & to celebrate

贺Tone 4

hè ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 贝

枫惠

贺 · hè

to congratulate;

to celebrate;

a surname

to congratulateto celebratea surname

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 祝— to wish; to express good wishes
  • 庆— to celebrate; celebration
  • 恭— respectful; polite (in congratulatory contexts)

Antonyms

  • 吊— to condole; to mourn
  • 哀— to grieve; sorrow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I congratulated him on his promotion (祝贺他升职).
  • We celebrated the New Year (贺新年).
  • She sent a congratulatory message (贺信).
  • He comes from the He family (贺家).

Collocations

  • to congratulate(祝贺)
  • congratulatory message(贺信)
  • congratulatory gift(贺礼)
  • New Year greetings(贺年)
  • birthday congratulations(贺寿)
  • congratulatory speech(贺词)

Idioms

  • Congratulations and best wishes(恭贺新禧)
  • Celebrating longevity(贺寿延年)
  • Congratulations on success(祝贺成功)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used extensively in Chinese culture for expressing good wishes during festivals, celebrations, and important life events.
  • The character combines 'force' (力) and 'shell/money' (贝), suggesting the giving of strength/resources in celebration.
  • 贺 is a common surname in China, ranking among the top 100 Chinese surnames.

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