ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.do something reluctantly for the occasion or situation
我喝酒是应景。
I drink when the occasion demands.
应景诗
occasional verses
春卷是清明时节的应景食品。
Spring rolls are the most common foods eaten on this festival.
- 2
v.be in season
应景食品
seasonal food
Word usage
- Separable word"应" and "景" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他儿子结婚，不少人送了礼，我也去应个景。
When his son got married, many people gave him a gift, and I also went to give them a gift for the sake of formality.
他不喜欢这种应酬，但还是应过一次景。
He doesn’t like to engage in social parties, but he has been there for one time for the sake of formality.
过年了，剪几个窗花贴上，也算是应了景。
Pasting up some cut-out window decorations during the spring festival was perfect for the occasion.