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March 24, 2026
晤wù(wu4)
The character 晤 (wù) means 'to meet' or 'to encounter,' often in a social context. It is used to describe situations where individuals come together for discussions, interviews, or social gatherings, emphasizing the interaction involved.
Strokes11Radical日Frequency#15423DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, meetings and social gatherings often carry significant importance for building relationships (关系, guānxi), and the use of appropriate language during these encounters is crucial to show respect and formality.
Memory Tip
Imagine two people meeting under the sun (the sun is symbolized by the character 日, which is part of 晤) to have a conversation. The sound 'wù' can be remembered as a 'woo' when you greet someone warmly, making it easier to recall the meaning of meeting.
Meanings of 晤
wù(wu4)
1to meet (socially)
2to meet; to interview with
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About 晤
晤Simplified
11Strokes
日Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
#15423Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 晤
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 晤 with 见 (jiàn), which is more commonly used for 'to see.' While 晤 is more formal and used in specific contexts such as interviews or meetings, 见 is more general. Be mindful of the formality of your language when choosing between these terms.
HSK Study Tips
Although 晤 is not part of the official HSK levels, it is useful for learners at HSK 5 and above. It connects with other meeting-related words like 见面 (jiànmiàn) and 会面 (huìmiàn), so students should focus on understanding the nuances of each term in different contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 晤 in casual conversations where 见 would be more appropriate, such as saying '我今天晤朋友' instead of '我今天见朋友' (I will meet a friend today). Always consider the formality of your context.
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晤 = 日 + 吾. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 晤
IDS Structure⿰日吾
晤Full Character
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日Ri4
left
吾Wu2
right
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Parts
Which of these is part of 晤?
How to say to meet (socially) in Chinese
“to meet (socially)” in Chinese is晤wù
The character 晤 (wù) means 'to meet' or 'to encounter,' often in a social context. It is used to describe situations where individuals come together for discussions, interviews, or social gatherings, emphasizing the interaction involved.
When to use 晤
Learners often confuse 晤 with 见 (jiàn), which is more commonly used for 'to see.' While 晤 is more formal and used in specific contexts such as interviews or meetings, 见 is more general. Be mindful of the formality of your language when choosing between these terms.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 晤 in casual conversations where 见 would be more appropriate, such as saying '我今天晤朋友' instead of '我今天见朋友' (I will meet a friend today). Always consider the formality of your context.
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晤
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Grammar Patterns of 晤
晤 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
这是两国领导人的首次会____。
It's the first-ever meeting between leaders of the two countries.
Example Sentences for 晤 (10)
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这是两国领导人的首次会晤。
zhè shì liǎng guó lǐng dǎo rén de shǒu cì huì wù。
It's the first-ever meeting between leaders of the two countries.
2
这是两人首次当面会晤。
zhè shì liǎng rén shǒu cì dāng miàn huì wù。
It was the first face-to-face meeting between the two men.
