Meaning
会见 is a formal verb meaning to meet with someone, typically in an official or professional context. It implies a scheduled, purposeful meeting, often used when describing meetings between officials, dignitaries, business leaders, or when someone of higher status receives someone else. It carries more formality than casual meeting words like 见面.
Usage
This word is predominantly used in formal contexts such as diplomatic meetings, business settings, or official receptions. It often appears in news reports describing government officials meeting foreign dignitaries. The subject is typically the person of higher status or the host who 'receives' the visitor. Less appropriate for casual social meetings between friends.
Examples
- 01总统今天会见了法国大使。.The president met with the French ambassador today.
- 02公司董事长将会见重要客户。.The company chairman will meet with important clients.
Characters
Measure words
- 次一次会见
Common collocations
- 会见记者to meet with reporters; press conference
- 会见外宾to receive foreign guests
- 举行会见to hold a meeting
Origin
The compound combines 会 (meeting, gathering) with 见 (to see), creating a formal term for an arranged meeting or audience. The combination emphasizes the purposeful, organized nature of the encounter.