会合

かいごう

meeting, assembly

JLPT N3

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"" refers to a meeting or assembly where people gather for discussion or cooperation. It is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts, such as business meetings or organized gatherings.

Common Collocations

  • 时间 (meeting time): specifies when the meeting takes place.
  • (to convene a meeting): used when organizing or calling a meeting.
  • (meeting place): the location where people gather.

Usage Notes

"" emphasizes the act of coming together and can imply a planned or arranged meeting. It is more formal than casual words like "聚" (gathering) and often relates to professional or purposeful meetings. Avoid confusing it with "议," which usually refers to official conferences or sessions.

Practical Tips

Use "" when you want to highlight the gathering aspect of a meeting, especially in contexts involving coordination or collaboration. It fits well in sentences describing the time, place, or purpose of the meeting.

Example Sentences

We have an important meeting tomorrow afternoon to discuss project progress.

This meeting was held at a café, and everyone was very relaxed.

Their meetings are usually for exchanging information and establishing cooperative relationships.