Chinese Conversation · Level 80
91 words
Chinese word
协会
Pronunciation
Pinyinxié huì
Meaning
- nounassociation
Example
你已经是这个协会的会员吗？nǐ yǐ jīng shì zhè ge xié huì de huì yuán ma
Are you already a member of this association?
More examples
行业协会组织了一个交流会。háng yè xié huì zǔ zhī le yí gè jiāo liú huì
The industry association organized a networking event.
Core concept
A member-based body that brings people or institutions together around a shared purpose, coordinating their activities and interests.
Common phrases
加入协会jiā rù xié huì
join an association
协会会员xié huì huì yuán
member of an association
行业协会háng yè xié huì
trade association
Similar words
组织zǔ zhī: A group or structure arranged to organize people or resources for a particular purpose.
机构jī gòu: A formally established body or department that performs official duties.
团体tuán tǐ: A gathering of people connected by a common interest or aim.
学会xué huì: A society for researchers in one academic field to share knowledge and report findings.
Definition in Chinese
由具有共同目的或兴趣的人或单位按照章程组织起来的团体，通常以会员为基础进行活动协调、信息交流和权益维护。yóu jù yǒu gòng tóng mù dì huò xìng qù de rén huò dān wèi àn zhào zhāng chéng zǔ zhī qǐ lái de tuán tǐ tōng cháng yǐ huì yuán wèi jī chǔ jìn xíng huó dòng xié tiáo xìn xī jiāo liú hé quán yì wéi hù
Word origin
协 (xié, "cooperate") + 会 (huì, "meeting") builds the image of a meeting for cooperation, giving the modern word its sense of an organized association.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, a field, profession, or place name often comes before this noun, so the phrase usually names a standing membership body rather than a one-time meeting.