Meaning and Usage
"聚会" (jù huì) refers to a social gathering or party where people assemble to spend time together. It is commonly used for informal or formal meetings among friends, colleagues, or family.
Common Contexts
People often use "聚会" to describe events like birthday parties, company gatherings, or casual meetups. It emphasizes the act of coming together.
Collocations and Patterns
- "朋友聚会" (friends' gathering): a casual meeting with friends.
- "公司聚会" (company party): often a work-related social event.
- "举行聚会" (hold a gathering): to organize or host a party.
Usage Notes
"聚会" is a noun but can be part of verbs like "举行聚会" (to hold a gathering). It is more formal than just saying "玩" (to play) or "见面" (to meet). Avoid confusing it with "会议" which refers to formal meetings or conferences.