HSK 6, unknown, rank #4079, Hard, formal, politics, government
国会
guóhuì
Congress
HSK 6, unknown, rank #4079, Hard
国会
guóhuì
diet
HSK 6, unknown, rank #4079, Hard
guóhuì(guo2hui4) T2
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March 24, 2026
国会(國會)guóhuì(guo2hui4)
国会 (guó huì) refers to a national legislative body, such as a parliament or congress, where laws are debated and enacted. It is typically used in the context of government and political discussions, indicating an assembly of representatives chosen to make decisions on behalf of the people.
Frequency#4079DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, the National People's Congress (全国人民代表大会) is the highest state body and serves as the country's legislative authority, reflecting the importance of 国会 in governance and political structure in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Think of 国 (guó) as a 'country' and 会 (huì) as a 'meeting'. Imagine representatives from different regions of the country meeting together to discuss important national issues, like a big family reunion but for politics.
Meanings of 国会
guóhuì(guo2hui4)
1parliament
2Congress
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议会 (yìhuì) — use 国会 for national legislative bodies, while 议会 can refer to any assembly or council, including local or regional ones.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 国 (guó) as a 'country' and 会 (huì) as a 'meeting'. Imagine representatives from different regions of the country meeting together to discuss important national issues, like a big family reunion but for politics.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 国会 with local assemblies or other forms of government meetings, as it specifically refers to the national level. It is used in formal contexts, especially in politics and governance. Common collocations include '召开国会' (hold a parliament) and '国会会议' (parliament meeting).
HSK Study Tips
While 国会 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it is important for learners at HSK 4 and above to understand political terms. Students should focus on recognizing related vocabulary like 政府 (government) and 法律 (law) to enhance comprehension of political discussions.
Cultural Note
In China, the National People's Congress (全国人民代表大会) is the highest state body and serves as the country's legislative authority, reflecting the importance of 国会 in governance and political structure in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 国会 with 会议 (huì yì), which means 'meeting'. For example, saying '我去参加国会' (I am going to attend a meeting) instead of '我去参加会议' would be incorrect unless they specifically mean attending a parliamentary session.
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In China, the National People's Congress (全国人民代表大会) is the highest state body and serves as the country's legislative authority, reflecting the importance of 国会 in governance and political structure in Chinese society.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
While parliaments in Western countries often have a strong public presence and media coverage, the Chinese 国会 is generally more formal and less accessible to the public, reflecting different political systems.
Frequently Asked Questions about 国会
国会 (guó huì) specifically refers to a national parliament, while 议会 (yì huì) can denote any legislative assembly, including local or regional councils. Understanding this distinction is important when discussing different levels of government in Chinese.
In China, 国会 (guó huì), or the National People's Congress, functions as the highest organ of state power. It meets annually to make decisions on major policies and laws, and its delegates are elected from various provinces to represent the populace.
国会 (guó huì) refers to a parliament or legislative body in China and other countries. It is responsible for making laws, discussing national policies, and representing the interests of the people. In the context of China, it often refers to the National People's Congress.
You can use 国会 in a sentence to refer to legislative discussions or decisions. For example, '国会正在讨论新的法律' means 'The parliament is discussing new laws.' This term is essential when discussing government and politics in Chinese.
You can say '国会正在讨论新的法律' (The parliament is discussing new laws).
国会 is typically used in formal contexts related to politics and governance.
