Meaning
议会 refers to a legislative body or parliament in a political system. It is the formal institution where elected representatives gather to debate, propose, and pass laws. The term is commonly used to describe parliamentary systems in various countries.
Usage
议会 is a formal, political term used primarily in news, government documents, and academic contexts. It's not used in casual conversation. Common collocations include 议会选举 (parliamentary election), 议会议员 (member of parliament), and 国会 (which can be synonymous, especially for the US Congress). When referring to specific countries, natives often add the country name: 英国议会 (British Parliament), 美国国会 (US Congress).
Examples
- 01英国议会通过了新的移民法案。'.The British Parliament passed a new immigration bill.
- 02他当选为议会议员已经三年了。.He has been elected as a member of parliament for three years now.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个议会
- 届第十五届议会
Common collocations
- 议会选举parliamentary election
- 议会议员member of parliament
- 议会大厦parliament building
- 解散议会to dissolve parliament
Origin
The word combines 议 (to discuss/deliberate) and 会 (meeting/assembly), literally meaning 'discussion assembly.' It was coined in modern Chinese to translate Western concepts of parliamentary democracy.