会见

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Meaning and Usage

"会见" (huìjiàn) is a formal verb meaning "to meet" or "to have an official meeting with someone." It is often used in contexts involving official, professional, or formal encounters, such as meetings between government officials, lawyers and clients, or journalists and interviewees.

Common Contexts

This word is typically used when emphasizing the official or formal nature of the meeting, rather than casual or social encounters. For example, a president meeting ambassadors or a lawyer meeting a client.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 会见领导 (huìjiàn lǐngdǎo): to meet with leaders, often in political or business contexts.
  • 会见记者 (huìjiàn jìzhě): to meet with reporters, usually for interviews or press conferences.
  • 会见当事人 (huìjiàn dāngshìrén): to meet with the concerned party, common in legal contexts.

Usage Tips

Avoid using 会见 for casual meetings with friends or family; instead, use verbs like 见面 or 拜访. 会见 carries a tone of formality and official purpose. It is often found in news reports, formal announcements, or professional settings.

Common Confusion

会见 is sometimes confused with 见面, which also means "to meet." However, 见面 is more general and informal, while 会见 implies a formal or official meeting.

Example Sentences

The president will meet with ambassadors from various countries this

The lawyer requested to meet with his client.

The reporter met with the famous writer and conducted an in-depth interview.