会面 (huì miàn) — Chinese Word

verb HSK 5

Traditional 會面

huì miàn

to meet · to have a meeting · to meet with

Meaning

会面 is a formal verb meaning to meet face-to-face, especially in professional, diplomatic, or official contexts. It emphasizes the act of meeting in person rather than communicating remotely. The word combines 会 (to meet) and 面 (face), literally meaning 'to meet face to face'.

Usage

会面 is more formal than everyday words like 见面. It's commonly used in news reports, business settings, and diplomatic contexts. You'll often see it when describing meetings between officials, business leaders, or in formal appointments. Native speakers use it when they want to convey professionalism or importance.

Examples

01
总统将于明天与外国领导人会面。
Zǒng tǒng jiāng yú míng tiān yǔ wài guó lǐng dǎo rén huì miàn.
The president will meet with foreign leaders tomorrow.
02
我们安排下周二下午三点会面讨论合作事宜。
Wǒ men ān pái xià zhōu èr xià wǔ sān diǎn huì miàn tǎo lùn hé zuò shì yí.
We have arranged to meet next Tuesday at 3 PM to discuss cooperation matters.

Characters

Measure words

次cì一次会面

Common collocations

会面时间
huì miàn shí jiān
meeting time
安排会面
ān pái huì miàn
to arrange a meeting
与...会面
yǔ ... huì miàn
to meet with...
双方会面
shuāng fāng huì miàn
both parties meet

Origin

The combination of 会 (meeting) and 面 (face) creates the meaning of a face-to-face meeting, emphasizing the direct personal encounter as opposed to indirect communication.