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盛会 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
盛会shènghuìpageantHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16112, Very Hard
盛会shènghuìdistinguished meetingHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16112, Very Hard
shènghuì(sheng4hui4)sheng hui T4
  1. 1pageant
  2. 2distinguished meeting
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March 24, 2026

盛会(盛會)shènghuì(sheng4hui4)

盛会 (shèng huì) refers to a grand or distinguished gathering, often used in the context of significant events such as conferences, exhibitions, or cultural festivals. It conveys a sense of importance and celebration, suggesting that the meeting has a high status or is noteworthy.

Strokes17Frequency#16112DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 盛会 often aligns with important festivals or events that gather large groups of people, such as the Chinese New Year celebrations or trade fairs, highlighting the value of community and celebration in social life.

Memory Tip

Think of 盛 (shèng) as a 'shining' event, where '盛' looks like a 'shining sun' above a gathering, illuminating it. The second character 会 (huì) sounds like 'hui,' which can remind you of 'high' or 'huge' in a gathering context. Visualize a big sun shining down on a large crowd at a festival.

Meanings of 盛会

shènghuì(sheng4hui4)
1pageant
2distinguished meeting
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About 盛会

盛会Simplified
盛會Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

盛典 (shèngdiǎn) — use 盛会 for gatherings focused on multiple participants, while 盛典 is more about a ceremonial event or celebration.

Usage Notes

This term is typically used in a formal context, so it may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include '盛会邀请' (invitation to a grand meeting) or '盛会召开' (a grand meeting convened). Be mindful of the tones; mispronouncing the tones may lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

While 盛会 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it can be beneficial for learners at HSK 4 and above as it combines the character 盛 (which means 'prosperous') with 会 (which means 'meeting'). Focus on the context in which it is used, particularly in formal settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 盛会 with similar terms like 会议 (huì yì), which means 'meeting' but lacks the celebratory connotation. For example, saying '我们有个盛会' (We have a meeting) when referring to a formal business meeting may sound inappropriate; instead, use '我们有个会议'.

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Component Characters

盛chéngto hold
HSK 611 strokes皿
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会huìcan
HSK 16 strokes人
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How to say pageant in Chinese

“pageant” in Chinese is盛会shènghuì

盛会 (shèng huì) refers to a grand or distinguished gathering, often used in the context of significant events such as conferences, exhibitions, or cultural festivals. It conveys a sense of importance and celebration, suggesting that the meeting has a high status or is noteworthy.

When to use 盛会

This term is typically used in a formal context, so it may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include '盛会邀请' (invitation to a grand meeting) or '盛会召开' (a grand meeting convened). Be mindful of the tones; mispronouncing the tones may lead to confusion with other words.

盛会 or something close to it

盛典 (shèngdiǎn) — use 盛会 for gatherings focused on multiple participants, while 盛典 is more about a ceremonial event or celebration.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 盛会 with similar terms like 会议 (huì yì), which means 'meeting' but lacks the celebratory connotation. For example, saying '我们有个盛会' (We have a meeting) when referring to a formal business meeting may sound inappropriate; instead, use '我们有个会议'.

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盛会 can refer to various significant gatherings, including cultural festivals, conferences, and exhibitions, emphasizing their importance.

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