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Pronunciation / Transliteration: huān sòng huì
"大家为即将出国的他举行了一场热烈的欢送会。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A demonstration of affection, respect, or good wishes for someone who is leaving or starting a new journey.
"The whole neighborhood gathered at the station to give the retiring stationmaster a wonderful send-off." - 2
The act of sending a sports player off the field for a serious rule violation.
"The harsh tackle resulted in a straight red card and an immediate send-off for the defender."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the phrasal verb 'send off', which combines the Old English 'sendan' (to cause to go) with the adverb 'off'. Originally appearing in the late 19th century as a noun, it initially referred to the act of accompanying someone leaving on a journey, later expanding to celebratory farewell events and sporting contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Send-off" is said worldwide
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pot de départ
Transliteration: po də depaʁ
"Nous avons organisé un super pot de départ pour collègue."
Verabschiedung
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈapʃiːdʊŋ
"Die Verabschiedung für unseren Chef war sehr emotional."
festa d'addio
Transliteration: festa d'addio
"Gli amici gli hanno organizzato una bella festa d'addio."
despedida
Transliteration: despeˈdida
"Le organizamos una gran despedida antes de su viaje."
despedida
Transliteration: despeˈdidɐ
"Fizemos uma festa de despedida inesquecível para ele."
विदाई समारोह
Transliteration: vidai samaroh
"कर्मचारियों ने सेवानिवृत्त अधिकारी को एक शानदार विदाई समारोह दिया।"
欢送会
Transliteration: huān sòng huì
"大家为即将出国的他举行了一场热烈的欢送会。"
환송회
Transliteration: hwansonghoe
"우리는 유학을 떠나는 친구를 위해 환송회를 열어주었다."
送別会
Transliteration: sobetsukai
"会社の後輩のために盛大な送別会を開いた。"
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