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March 24, 2026
举办(舉辦)jǔbàn(ju3ban4)
举办 (jǔbàn) means 'to conduct' or 'to hold' an event or activity. It is commonly used in contexts such as organizing meetings, parties, or ceremonies, emphasizing the act of bringing people together for a specific purpose.
Strokes13Frequency#3927DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
举办 is often used in the context of significant Chinese festivals and events, such as the Spring Festival celebrations, where communities come together to organize various activities like fairs and performances.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'jewel' being 'banned' from a party. You'll remember that '举办' (jǔbàn) means to hold a gathering. The character 举 (jǔ) resembles a person lifting something up, while 办 (bàn) relates to handling or managing, together symbolizing the act of organizing.
Meanings of 举办
jǔbàn(ju3ban4)
1to conduct
2to hold
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About 举办
举办Simplified
舉辦Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3927Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 举办
Quick Contrast
举办 (jǔbàn) vs 进行 (jìnxíng): Use 举办 when emphasizing the organization of an event, while 进行 focuses on the execution or progress of an ongoing activity.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 举办 with other similar verbs like '进行' (jìnxíng), which means to carry out rather than hold. This word is suitable for both formal and informal contexts, but ensure to use it in appropriate situations such as business meetings or public events.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 举办 connects well with other words related to events and organization, such as '活动' (huódòng, activity) and '会议' (huìyì, meeting). Focus on using it in sentences to practice its application in various contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 举办 with the wrong subjects, saying '我举办一个会议' (Wǒ jǔbàn yīgè huìyì) instead of '我举办会议' (Wǒ jǔbàn huìyì), as the article '一个' implies an unnecessary specification.
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举办 (jǔbàn) means 'to conduct' or 'to hold' an event or activity. It is commonly used in contexts such as organizing meetings, parties, or ceremonies, emphasizing the act of bringing people together for a specific purpose.
When to use 举办
Be careful not to confuse 举办 with other similar verbs like '进行' (jìnxíng), which means to carry out rather than hold. This word is suitable for both formal and informal contexts, but ensure to use it in appropriate situations such as business meetings or public events.
举办 or something close to it
举办 (jǔbàn) vs 进行 (jìnxíng): Use 举办 when emphasizing the organization of an event, while 进行 focuses on the execution or progress of an ongoing activity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 举办 with the wrong subjects, saying '我举办一个会议' (Wǒ jǔbàn yīgè huìyì) instead of '我举办会议' (Wǒ jǔbàn huìyì), as the article '一个' implies an unnecessary specification.
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Grammar Patterns of 举办
举办 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.
