Banquet is a Chinese character, pronounced yán, which refers to the mat laid when sitting on the floor, and is extended to banquet. In ancient China, banquets were mats made of grass or bamboo, which were laid on the floor indoors or outdoors as seats or bedding. In families, banquets can be used to entertain guests, or as decorations and ceremonial items in festivals and celebrations.
With the development of the times, the application of banquet characters has gradually expanded to banquets, banquets and other occasions. In weddings, birthday celebrations and other occasions, people will hold various forms of banquets to express their blessings and celebrations. On these occasions, the banquet is not only a kind of enjoyment of eating and drinking, but also a form of socialization and etiquette.
Besides its application in social occasions, the word banquet can also be used to describe various activities and events. For example, in literary works, songs at banquets can be used to describe cheerful songs; In historical records, a grand banquet or celebration can be described as a grand banquet; In daily life, gossip can be used to describe gatherings between close friends.
In a word, the word "banquet" has far-reaching significance and wide application in China culture. It can be used as a practical project as well as a cultural symbol, representing the etiquette, enthusiasm and hospitality of the people of China.
Kangxi dictionary
Yan Kangxi's strokes without bamboo characters: 13 External strokes: 7 Guang Yun cuts the rhyme, rhyme club and Zheng Yun. Yin Yan's "Shuowen" bamboo mat also. "Zhou Li Chun Guan" had two corporal banquets.
Note that a banquet is also a banquet. Spread stories and say "feast", so much so that "feast" is said. The banquet is laid below and the mat is laid above, so it is also a place. Those who "feast" are strict. Appropriate and flat, Yan Yan ran also. Xiao Ya's first poetry feast. "frugal" banquet, seats also. Zheng Zitong's banquet is the place where the king speaks and reads.