Meaning and Usage
"会面" (huìmiàn) primarily means "to meet" or "to have a meeting" in a face-to-face context. It is often used in formal or semi-formal situations where two or more parties arrange to see each other for discussion or social purposes.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used in business, diplomatic, or social settings to describe scheduled or planned meetings. It emphasizes the act of meeting in person rather than just communicating remotely.
Collocations and Patterns
- 会面时间 (huìmiàn shíjiān): meeting time, specifying when the meeting will occur.
- 会面地点 (huìmiàn dìdiǎn): meeting place, indicating the location of the meeting.
- 约定会面 (yuēdìng huìmiàn): to arrange a meeting, used when setting up a meeting.
Usage Notes
"会面" is more formal than just "见面" (jiànmiàn), which also means "to meet" but is more casual and common in everyday conversation. Use "会面" when referring to official or important meetings. Avoid confusing it with "会议" (huìyì), which means "conference" or "formal meeting" but usually refers to group meetings rather than one-on-one encounters.