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约定 (yuēdìng) refers to an agreement or arrangement, often emphasizing the commitment aspect, while 约会 (yuēhuì) specifically implies a date or meeting, usually with a romantic connotation.
Be mindful of the context in which you use 约会; it is typically informal and associated with social gatherings. Common collocations include '约会时间' (date time) and '约会地点' (meeting place). Avoid confusing it with '会议' (meeting), which is more formal.
At HSK Level 4, students should focus on using 约会 in sentences about social plans. Connect it with other related vocabulary like '朋友' (friend) and '聚会' (gathering) to expand conversational skills.
Learners often confuse 约会 with 会议 (meeting), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我有一个约会' when actually meaning to say '我有一个会议' can lead to misunderstandings.
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How to say appointment in Chinese
“appointment” in Chinese is约会
约会 (yuē huì) refers to an appointment or a date where two people meet for a specific purpose, often romantic. It is commonly used in social contexts to describe meetings that are planned in advance, and can also refer to business or personal engagements.
When to use 约会
Be mindful of the context in which you use 约会; it is typically informal and associated with social gatherings. Common collocations include '约会时间' (date time) and '约会地点' (meeting place). Avoid confusing it with '会议' (meeting), which is more formal.
约会 or something close to it
约定 (yuēdìng) refers to an agreement or arrangement, often emphasizing the commitment aspect, while 约会 (yuēhuì) specifically implies a date or meeting, usually with a romantic connotation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 约会 with 会议 (meeting), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我有一个约会' when actually meaning to say '我有一个会议' can lead to misunderstandings.
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Grammar Patterns of 约会
约会 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 4 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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他们已____3个月了。
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You can say, '我和她约会在星期六' (I'm going on a date with her on Saturday).
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