举行

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Usage of 举行

The verb 举行 (jǔxíng) is commonly used to describe the act of holding or conducting events such as meetings, ceremonies, celebrations, or sports competitions. It is a formal verb often used in official or organized contexts.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see 举行 used with nouns like 会议 (meeting), 比赛 (competition), (celebration), and 活动 (activity). It emphasizes the organized and planned nature of the event.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 举行会议: to hold a meeting, used in business or official contexts.
  • 举行: to hold a ceremony or celebration, often formal.
  • 举行运动: to hold a sports meet, common in schools.

Nuances

Using 举行 implies that the event is officially arranged and will take place at a certain time and place. It is more formal than verbs like (kāi, to open or hold) when referring to events.

Common Confusion

Don't confuse 举行 with 参加 (to participate) or 召开 (to convene, often used for meetings). 举行 focuses on the act of organizing and holding the event itself.

Example Sentences

The school will hold a sports meet next month.

The company held its annual summary meeting yesterday.

To celebrate the festival, the community held a party.

The government plans to hold a large celebration on National Day.

The meeting will be held in the conference room, please attend on time.