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召集 (zhàojí) - use 召开 when emphasizing the formal organization of the meeting, whereas 召集 can imply a more general gathering without the same formal connotation.
When using 召开, it's important to remember that it is typically used in a formal context. A common mistake is to use it in casual conversations, as it may sound overly formal. The verb is often paired with nouns related to meetings or events, such as 会议 (huìyì, meeting) or 研讨会 (yántǎo huì, seminar).
As an HSK Level 5 word, 召开 connects to concepts of organization and formal gatherings. Students should focus on using it in sentences about meetings and practice its collocations, particularly with nouns that describe events or discussions.
Learners often confuse 召开 with 开, using it inappropriately in informal contexts. For example, saying '我们召开一个聚会' (We convene a gathering) is incorrect; it should be '我们举办一个聚会' (We hold a gathering).
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How to say to convene (a conference or meeting) in Chinese
“to convene (a conference or meeting)” in Chinese is召开
召开 refers to the act of convening or calling together a meeting, conference, or assembly. It is commonly used in formal contexts such as business meetings, conferences, or official gatherings, emphasizing the organized nature of the event.
When to use 召开
When using 召开, it's important to remember that it is typically used in a formal context. A common mistake is to use it in casual conversations, as it may sound overly formal. The verb is often paired with nouns related to meetings or events, such as 会议 (huìyì, meeting) or 研讨会 (yántǎo huì, seminar).
召开 or something close to it
召集 (zhàojí) - use 召开 when emphasizing the formal organization of the meeting, whereas 召集 can imply a more general gathering without the same formal connotation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 召开 with 开, using it inappropriately in informal contexts. For example, saying '我们召开一个聚会' (We convene a gathering) is incorrect; it should be '我们举办一个聚会' (We hold a gathering).
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Grammar Patterns of 召开
召开 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 3 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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这是为了讨论改善环境问题而____的会议。
This is a meeting convened for the purpose of discussing environmental improvement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 召开
No, 召开 is primarily used in formal contexts; for informal gatherings, terms like 聚会 (jùhuì) are more appropriate.
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