Chinese Conversation · Level 45
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Chinese word
聚会
Pronunciation
Pinyinjù huì
Meaning
- noungathering
Example
今晚有个聚会，你要来吗？jīn wǎn yǒu gè jù huì nǐ yào lái ma
There's a gathering tonight. Do you want to come?
More examples
周末他们在餐厅开了个聚会，大家吃得很开心。zhōu mò tā men zài cān tīng kāi le gè jù huì dà jiā chī de hěn kāi xīn
Over the weekend, they held a gathering at a restaurant, and everyone enjoyed the meal.
Core concept
People brought into one place for a common social occasion.
Common phrases
参加聚会cān jiā jù huì
attend a gathering
举办聚会jǔ bàn jù huì
host a gathering
家庭聚会jiā tíng jù huì
family gathering
Similar words
活动huó dòng: An organized event with a specific purpose or theme that involves people in planned activities.
会议huì yì: An official work or organizational gathering for discussion, reports, or decisions.
派对pài duì: A festive and lively gathering where people enjoy music, food, dancing, and time together.
聚餐jù cān: A social gathering centered on eating a meal together.
Definition in Chinese
人们在某一时间和地点聚集在一起进行社交、娱乐或交流的活动。rén men zài mǒu yì shí jiān hé dì diǎn jù jí zài yì qǐ jìn xíng shè jiāo yú lè huò jiāo liú de huó dòng
Word origin
聚 (jù, "gather") emphasizes people assembling, while 会 (huì, "meet") adds the idea of meeting together; their combination gives 聚会 (jùhuì, "gathering").
Usage tips
- This noun is neutral about size, formality, and celebration, so the surrounding context supplies whether the occasion is casual, festive, or work-related.