Meanings of 祝贺
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AI Study Notes for 祝贺
庆祝 (qìngzhù) is used for celebrating an event, while 祝贺 (zhùhè) specifically conveys congratulations to someone for their achievements.
This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of the tone when expressing congratulations. A common mistake is to confuse it with '祝福' (zhùfú), which means to bless someone rather than simply to congratulate them.
As an HSK Level 4 word, 祝贺 connects well with other terms related to celebration and happiness. Students should focus on practicing its usage in sentences, especially in congratulatory messages and formal events.
Learners often confuse 祝贺 with 祝福. For instance, saying '祝福你毕业' (zhùfú nǐ bìyè) is incorrect for congratulating someone on graduation; the correct form is '祝贺你毕业' (zhùhè nǐ bìyè).
Pronunciation of 祝贺
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Component Characters
How to say to congratulate in Chinese
“to congratulate” in Chinese is祝贺
祝贺 (zhùhè) means to congratulate someone, often used in the context of celebrating achievements or significant life events, such as weddings, graduations, or promotions. It conveys a sense of joy and well-wishing towards the recipient's success or happiness.
When to use 祝贺
This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of the tone when expressing congratulations. A common mistake is to confuse it with '祝福' (zhùfú), which means to bless someone rather than simply to congratulate them.
祝贺 or something close to it
庆祝 (qìngzhù) is used for celebrating an event, while 祝贺 (zhùhè) specifically conveys congratulations to someone for their achievements.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 祝贺 with 祝福. For instance, saying '祝福你毕业' (zhùfú nǐ bìyè) is incorrect for congratulating someone on graduation; the correct form is '祝贺你毕业' (zhùhè nǐ bìyè).
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Grammar Patterns of 祝贺
祝贺 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
见到她时请转达我的____.
Please give her my congratulations when you see her.
Example Sentences for 祝贺 (2)
Frequently Asked Questions about 祝贺
Use 祝贺 when you want to congratulate someone on their achievements, while 祝福 is more appropriate for offering blessings or good wishes.
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