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This word is more formal and literary, so it may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include '宴请' (yànqǐng - to host a banquet) and '盛宴' (shèngyàn - grand feast). Learners should be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing 'xiǎng' can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
While 飨 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it relates to HSK level 5 words like '宴' (yàn - banquet) and '请' (qǐng - to invite). Students should focus on recognizing its formal usage and connecting it with other words related to hospitality and dining.
Learners often confuse 飨 with similar-sounding characters like 享 (xiǎng - to enjoy). A common mistake is using 飨 in casual contexts, where '请客' (qǐng kè - to treat guests) would be more appropriate.
Pronunciation of 飨
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Etymology of 飨
Phonosemantic compound. 食 represents the meaning and 乡 represents the sound. Simplified form of 饗.
food
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Phonosemantic compound. 食 represents the meaning and 乡 represents the sound. Simplified form of 饗.
- 1The meaning half食 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half乡 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayfood
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say banquet; to host a banquet in Chinese
“banquet; to host a banquet” in Chinese is飨
The character 飨 (xiǎng) refers to hosting or offering a banquet, and it can imply entertaining guests with food and drinks. It is often used in literary or formal contexts, emphasizing hospitality and the social aspect of dining. This term is less common in everyday conversation but is relevant in cultural and ceremonial settings.
When to use 飨
This word is more formal and literary, so it may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include '宴请' (yànqǐng - to host a banquet) and '盛宴' (shèngyàn - grand feast). Learners should be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing 'xiǎng' can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 飨 with similar-sounding characters like 享 (xiǎng - to enjoy). A common mistake is using 飨 in casual contexts, where '请客' (qǐng kè - to treat guests) would be more appropriate.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 飨
No, 飨 is more formal and typically found in literary contexts rather than everyday conversation.
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