闭幕式

• Pinyin: bì mù shì
• Hanzi breakdown: 闭幕 (close curtain) + 式 = 弋 (shoot) + 工 (work), meaning ceremony/style

Meaning

Closing ceremony. A formal ceremony marking the end of an event, games, or conference.

Opposite of 开幕式 (opening ceremony). Most commonly associated with major events like the Olympics, World Cup, or international conferences. Usually features performances and formal speeches.

Examples

1. 奥运会闭幕式上的表演震撼了全世界的观众。 The performances at the Olympic closing ceremony amazed audiences around the world.
2. 闭幕式定于明天下午三点在大会堂举行。 The closing ceremony is scheduled to be held in the Great Hall at 3 PM tomorrow.
3. 运动员们在闭幕式上挥舞着国旗，场面十分感人。 Athletes waved their national flags at the closing ceremony; the scene was very touching.

Usage Guide

Context: events, sports, conferences

Tone: ceremonial

Do Say

• 你看闭幕式了吗？(Did you watch the closing ceremony?)
• 闭幕式几点开始？(What time does the closing ceremony start?)

Don't Say

• 对小型活动说'闭幕式'——通常只用于大型正式活动 (Don't use 闭幕式 for small events — it's typically reserved for major formal events)

Origin & History

Compound of 闭幕 (close the curtain) + 式 (ceremony/style), meaning a ceremony to formally close an event.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal