举行 (jǔ xíng) — to hold (a meeting, ceremony, event, etc.)

Definition

Used for formal or organized events: meetings, ceremonies, weddings, competitions. 举办 overlaps heavily but leans toward larger planned events; 开会 is just 'have a meeting.'

verb
to hold (a meeting, ceremony, event, etc.)

Examples

  • 举行
    Míng tiān xué xiào yào jǔ xíng yí gè huó dòng.
    The school is going to hold an event tomorrow.
  • 举行
    Tā men xià ge yuè jǔ xíng hūn lǐ.
    They are holding a wedding next month.
  • 举行
    Gōng sī měi nián jǔ xíng yí cì bǐ sài.
    The company holds a competition every year.

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