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见面
jiànmiàn
to meet
HSK 3, n, 13 strokes, rank #921, Medium
见面
jiànmiàn
to see each other
HSK 3, n, 13 strokes, rank #921, Medium
jiànmiàn(jian4mian4)jian mian T4
1to meet
2to see each other
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March 24, 2026
见面(見面)jiànmiàn(jian4mian4)
见面 (jiànmiàn) means 'to meet' or 'to see each other.' It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as arranging a meeting with friends, family, or colleagues. The term emphasizes the act of coming face-to-face with someone.
Strokes13Frequency#921DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, meeting face-to-face is often seen as a sign of respect and importance, especially in business settings. Arranging a meeting is considered a serious commitment.
Memory tip
Imagine two friends, each holding a giant mirror, reflecting each other's faces. The mirrors symbolize the act of 'meeting' (见) and 'face' (面). You can think of '见' as 'seeing' and '面' as 'face,' helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 见面
jiànmiàn(jian4mian4)
1to meet
2to see each other
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About 见面
见面Simplified
見面Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#921Frequency Rank
次Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
会面 (huìmiàn) vs 见面 (jiànmiàn): use 会面 for more formal or official meetings, while 见面 is suitable for casual encounters.
Usage Notes
When using 见面, be mindful of the context; it is often used in casual conversations. Common collocations include '见面时间' (meeting time) and '见面地点' (meeting place). Avoid confusing it with '见到' (to see) as they have slightly different implications.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 3 word, 见面 connects with other vocabulary related to social interactions, such as '朋友' (friend) and '约会' (appointment). Focus on using it in sentences to describe when and where you meet someone.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 见面 with 见到. For example, saying '我见到我的朋友' (I meet my friend) is incorrect; it should be '我见面我的朋友' instead. Remember to use 见面 for the act of meeting.
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见面 (jiànmiàn) means 'to meet' or 'to see each other.' It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as arranging a meeting with friends, family, or colleagues. The term emphasizes the act of coming face-to-face with someone.
When to use 见面
When using 见面, be mindful of the context; it is often used in casual conversations. Common collocations include '见面时间' (meeting time) and '见面地点' (meeting place). Avoid confusing it with '见到' (to see) as they have slightly different implications.
见面 or something close to it
会面 (huìmiàn) vs 见面 (jiànmiàn): use 会面 for more formal or official meetings, while 见面 is suitable for casual encounters.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 见面 with 见到. For example, saying '我见到我的朋友' (I meet my friend) is incorrect; it should be '我见面我的朋友' instead. Remember to use 见面 for the act of meeting.
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Grammar patterns of 见面
见面 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.
