致辞

• 拼音: zhì cí
• 汉字拆解: 致 = deliver/express; 辞 = 舌 + 辛 (tongue + bitter — careful words)

含义

To deliver a speech; an address or formal remarks. The act of making a formal statement at an event.

Used at ceremonies, banquets, and official gatherings. 开幕致辞 (opening address), 欢迎致辞 (welcome speech), 闭幕致辞 (closing remarks). More formal than 讲话; implies a prepared, ceremonial speech.

例句

1. 校长在毕业典礼上发表了热情洋溢的致辞。
2. 贵宾为晚宴致辞，表达了对主办方的感谢。
3. 大使在招待会上的致辞赢得了全场热烈的掌声。

用法指南

语境: ceremonies, official events, banquets

语气: ceremonial

正确说法

• 感谢您百忙之中前来致辞，为活动增添光彩。(Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to deliver a speech and add brilliance to the event.)
• 请允许我代表全体员工向来宾致辞表示欢迎。(Please allow me to deliver an address on behalf of all employees to welcome our guests.)

错误说法

• 他在朋友聚会上致辞 — too formal for casual gatherings; use 讲几句话 or 说两句

起源与历史

致 (deliver/express) + 辞 (words/speech)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal