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贺电 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
贺电hèdiàncongratulatory telegramHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #52385, Very Hard
hèdiàn(he4dian4)he dian T4
  1. 1congratulatory telegram
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March 24, 2026

贺电(賀電)hèdiàn(he4dian4)

贺电 (hè diàn) refers to a congratulatory telegram or message sent to celebrate a significant event or achievement. It is often used in formal contexts, such as sending congratulations for weddings, promotions, or significant anniversaries.

Strokes14Frequency#52385DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, sending 贺电 is a traditional way of expressing good wishes during significant life events, reflecting the importance of social relationships and community support.

Memory Tip

Imagine sending a bright, festive electronic message (电) filled with good wishes (贺) to a friend celebrating a big milestone. The combination of '贺' (to congratulate) and '电' (electric, as in telegram) creates a vivid image of a joyous announcement.

Meanings of 贺电

hèdiàn(he4dian4)
1congratulatory telegram
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About 贺电

贺电Simplified
賀電Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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贺信 (hè xìn) - use 贺电 for telegrams, 贺信 for written letters.

Usage Notes

Use 贺电 in formal settings, especially when congratulating someone on a notable occasion. Avoid using it in casual conversations, as it carries a more serious tone. Common collocations include '发送贺电' (send a congratulatory telegram) or '收到贺电' (receive a congratulatory telegram).

HSK Study Tips

Though 贺电 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it can be related to more advanced vocabulary regarding communication and celebrations. Students at this level should focus on understanding the context in which formal congratulatory phrases are used.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 贺电 with informal congratulatory messages, using it in casual settings. A common mistake is saying '我给你发贺电' (I send you a congratulatory telegram) in a non-formal context, which should be avoided.

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Component Characters

贺hèto congratulate
9 strokes贝
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电diànelectric
HSK 35 strokes曰
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How to say congratulatory telegram in Chinese

“congratulatory telegram” in Chinese is贺电hèdiàn

贺电 (hè diàn) refers to a congratulatory telegram or message sent to celebrate a significant event or achievement. It is often used in formal contexts, such as sending congratulations for weddings, promotions, or significant anniversaries.

When to use 贺电

Use 贺电 in formal settings, especially when congratulating someone on a notable occasion. Avoid using it in casual conversations, as it carries a more serious tone. Common collocations include '发送贺电' (send a congratulatory telegram) or '收到贺电' (receive a congratulatory telegram).

贺电 or something close to it

贺信 (hè xìn) - use 贺电 for telegrams, 贺信 for written letters.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 贺电 with informal congratulatory messages, using it in casual settings. A common mistake is saying '我给你发贺电' (I send you a congratulatory telegram) in a non-formal context, which should be avoided.

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Use 贺电 when you want to send formal congratulations, especially for significant events like weddings or promotions.

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