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March 24, 2026
会议(會議)huìyì(hui4yi4)
会议 (huìyì) refers to a formal gathering or meeting where individuals come together to discuss specific topics, make decisions, or exchange information. It is commonly used in business, academic, and organizational contexts, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the discussion.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, meetings are often seen as crucial for decision-making, reflecting the importance of consensus and collective input in both business and social contexts, which can differ significantly from more individualistic approaches in the West.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large group of people around a table, each holding a 'huì' (汇) of ideas and a 'yì' (议) of discussions. The character '会' (huì) suggests a gathering, while '议' (yì) means to discuss, making it easy to remember that a 会议 is a place where discussions happen.
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AI Study Notes for 会议
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讨论 (tǎolùn) refers to a discussion or conversation, typically less formal than 会议 (huìyì), which implies a structured meeting.
Usage Notes
When using 会议, be attentive to the context; it is typically formal, so avoid using it in casual conversations. A common mistake is to confuse it with '聚会' (jùhuì), which refers to informal gatherings. It is often used with verbs like '召开' (zhàokāi, to hold) and '参加' (cānjiā, to participate).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 会议 connects well with other vocabulary related to work and communication, such as '讨论' (tǎolùn, to discuss) and '决定' (juédìng, to decide). Students should focus on using it in sentences related to their professional or academic experiences.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 会议 by using it in informal contexts, like saying '我们明天有会议' (Wǒmen míngtiān yǒu huìyì) when they mean a casual get-together. Correct usage would be to reserve 会议 for formal settings.
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会议 (huìyì) refers to a formal gathering or meeting where individuals come together to discuss specific topics, make decisions, or exchange information. It is commonly used in business, academic, and organizational contexts, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the discussion.
When to use 会议
When using 会议, be attentive to the context; it is typically formal, so avoid using it in casual conversations. A common mistake is to confuse it with '聚会' (jùhuì), which refers to informal gatherings. It is often used with verbs like '召开' (zhàokāi, to hold) and '参加' (cānjiā, to participate).
会议 or something close to it
讨论 (tǎolùn) refers to a discussion or conversation, typically less formal than 会议 (huìyì), which implies a structured meeting.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 会议 by using it in informal contexts, like saying '我们明天有会议' (Wǒmen míngtiān yǒu huìyì) when they mean a casual get-together. Correct usage would be to reserve 会议 for formal settings.
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Grammar Patterns of 会议
会议 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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.
