Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To cut the ribbon: Refers to the ceremonial act of cutting a ribbon to officially open a new building, facility, road, or event. This is a symbolic gesture marking the beginning of operations or public access.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Thị trưởng sẽ cắt băng khánh thành cây cầu mới vào sáng mai. (The mayor will cut the ribbon to inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow morning.)
  • Sau khi cắt băng, trung tâm thương mại chính thức mở cửa đón khách. (After cutting the ribbon, the shopping mall officially opened its doors to customers.)
  • Buổi lễ cắt băng diễn ra rất long trọng. (The ribbon-cutting ceremony was very solemn.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase "cắt băng khánh thành" (to cut the ribbon for inauguration) is a very common and complete collocation.
• The act of "cắt băng" is inherently a public, ceremonial event. It is not used for literally cutting a piece of ribbon in a non-ceremonial context (e.g., for crafting).

Variants and Related Words

• Lễ cắt băng / Lễ khánh thành (n): Ribbon-cutting ceremony / Inauguration ceremony.
  • Lễ cắt băng được truyền hình trực tiếp. (The ribbon-cutting ceremony was broadcast live.)
• Khánh thành (v): To inaugurate, to open officially.
  • Nhà máy mới sẽ được khánh thành vào tuần tới. (The new factory will be inaugurated next week.)

Synonyms

• Khai trương (v): To open for business (used for stores, shops, businesses). While "khai trương" often involves a "cắt băng" ceremony, it specifically focuses on the commercial opening.
  • Cửa hàng khai trương vào thứ Bảy. (The store opens for business on Saturday.)

Related Phrases

• Cắt băng khai mạc: To cut the ribbon to open (an exhibition, conference, festival). This is used specifically for opening events rather than permanent structures.
  • Đại sứ đã cắt băng khai mạc triển lãm. (The ambassador cut the ribbon to open the exhibition.)

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