Meaning
舞会 refers to a formal or social gathering where people dance. It can range from elegant balls and proms to more casual dance parties. The word combines 舞 (dance) and 会 (gathering/meeting), literally meaning 'dance gathering.'
Usage
This word is commonly used for organized social dance events, whether formal (like a 毕业舞会 graduation prom) or semi-formal occasions. It's a neutral term suitable for both written and spoken contexts. Often appears with time expressions or descriptive adjectives to specify the type of dance event.
Examples
- 01今晚学校会举办一场盛大的毕业舞会。.Tonight the school will hold a grand graduation prom.
- 02她穿着漂亮的晚礼服去参加舞会。.She wore a beautiful evening gown to attend the ball.
Characters
Measure words
- 场一场舞会
- 个一个舞会
Common collocations
- 参加舞会to attend a dance/ball
- 举办舞会to hold/organize a dance
- 毕业舞会graduation prom
- 化装舞会costume ball, masquerade
Origin
The word is a straightforward compound combining 舞 (dance) with 会 (gathering). This pattern follows the common Chinese word-formation method of combining an activity with 会 to indicate a social event centered around that activity.