召开 (zhào kāi) — to convene (a meeting or conference), to summon a formal gathering

Definition

A formal verb meaning 'to convene / hold (a meeting)' — used for officially organized gatherings like conferences or parent meetings, more formal than 开会 ('hold a meeting' in general use). The event is usually planned and announced in advance.

verb
to convene (a meeting or conference)to summon a formal gathering

Examples

  • 召开
    Xué xiào míng tiān zhào kāi jiā zhǎng huì.
    The school will hold a parent-teacher meeting tomorrow.
  • 召开
    Zhè ge huì yì hěn zhòng yào, yí dìng yào àn shí zhào kāi.
    This meeting is very important; it must be held on time.
  • 召开
    Tā men jué dìng xià zhōu zhào kāi yí cì tǎo lùn huì.
    They decided to convene a discussion meeting next week.

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