verb HSK 4
Traditional 舉行
to hold (an event) · to conduct · to take place
Meaning
举行 means to formally hold or conduct an event, ceremony, meeting, or activity. It implies organization and planning, typically used for official or important occasions rather than casual gatherings.
Usage
This verb is commonly used in formal or written contexts to describe organized events like ceremonies, conferences, competitions, and celebrations. It typically takes the event as its object (举行会议, 举行婚礼). Native speakers prefer this over simpler verbs like 开 when emphasizing the formal or ceremonial nature of an event.
Examples
- 01我们学校下周五举行毕业典礼。.Our school will hold the graduation ceremony next Friday.
- 02奥运会每四年举行一次。.The Olympic Games are held once every four years.
Characters
Measure words
- 场举行一场婚礼
- 次举行了三次会议
Common collocations
- 举行会议to hold a meeting
- 举行婚礼to hold a wedding
- 举行仪式to hold a ceremony
- 举行比赛to hold a competition
Antonyms
Origin
The combination literally means 'to lift up and carry out,' suggesting the elevation and execution of an important activity or event.