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忘年会 (bōnenkai - year-end party)

Grammar & Usage

noun

neutral

How it works

This is a compound noun. It refers to a social gathering, typically held by companies or organizations, to celebrate the end of the year and to reflect on the past year's work. Its usage is straightforward, functioning as a regular noun in sentences.

Sample sentences

我们公司每年都会举办盛大的忘年会。

Our company holds a grand year-end party every year.

你参加今年的忘年会了吗？

Did you attend this year's year-end party?

忘年会是大家放松和交流的好机会。

The year-end party is a good opportunity for everyone to relax and socialize.

Quick facts

etymology:Literally 'forget year gathering'. The first character 忘 (wàng) means 'to forget', 年 (nián) means 'year', and 会 (huì) means 'gathering' or 'meeting'. It implies forgetting the hardships of the past year and looking forward to the new one.

Often used with

举办忘年会 (jǔbàn wàngniánhuì - to hold a year-end party)

参加忘年会 (cānjiā wàngniánhuì - to attend a year-end party)

忘年会活动 (wàngniánhuì huódòng - year-end party activities)

公司忘年会 (gōngsī wàngniánhuì - company year-end party)

忘年会菜单 (wàngniánhuì càidān - year-end party menu)

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Example

我们公司每年都会举办盛大的忘年会。

Our company holds a grand year-end party every year.

你参加今年的忘年会了吗？

Did you attend this year's year-end party?