会
gather; meet; meeting; association; understand; be good at; pay bill
Meanings
17 senses · 85 examplesverb
to gather; to combine together
Used for people or things coming together in one place.
Everyone gathered together at the square.
Doctors are holding a consultation meeting.
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Please gather everyone together before setting off.
The court will hold a joint trial.
Teachers and students gathered in front of the library.
verb
to meet; to see; to visit
Used for meeting someone in person.
I didn't meet him yesterday.
He will have a meeting with clients today.
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This hotel accepts visitors until 10 PM.
I arranged to meet a friend for lunch.
He failed to meet the famous writer.
noun
meeting; gathering; assembly
Refers to organized events for a specific purpose.
There is an important meeting tonight.
Our school holds regular meetings every week.
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The lecture hall was completely full.
There is a wonderful evening party tonight.
Our class is holding a class meeting.
noun
association; organization; society
Refers to formal or informal groups of people with shared goals.
He joined the labor union.
The All-China Women's Federation protects women's rights.
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This calligraphy association has many members.
He is a member of the local photography society.
The student self-governance association helps manage campus affairs.
noun
temple fair; local market fair
literaryTraditional Chinese folk event held at temples during festivals.
We went to the temple fair during the Spring Festival.
There are many traditional snacks at the temple fair.
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The children had a great time at the temple fair.
This year's temple fair lasted three days.
We bought many temple fair souvenirs.
noun
folk religious gathering
dialectTraditional folk activities related to religious worship and harvest prayers.
The village held a god-welcoming parade.
Villagers were busy during the incense worship gathering.
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There are parade activities every spring.
They participated in the local incense worship gathering.
There were dragon and lion dances at the parade.
noun
mutual aid financial group
dialectTraditional informal financial group where members pool and rotate funds.
The local mutual aid group helps villagers solve financial problems.
He joined the mutual aid financial group in the town.
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This group distributes funds on a rotating basis every month.
She borrowed startup capital through the mutual aid group.
This kind of mutual aid group is common in rural areas.
noun
major city; capital
literaryRefers to important provincial or national capital cities.
Beijing is the capital of China, a national metropolis.
Shanghai is an important metropolis in China.
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Guangzhou is the capital city of Guangdong Province.
Chengdu, as a southwest metropolis, is developing rapidly.
Nanjing was the capital of several ancient dynasties.
noun
opportunity; chance; occasion
Refers to a favorable or appropriate time for an action.
This is a rare opportunity.
He got the job by being in the right place at the right time.
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Seize the opportunity to show your talent.
The time is right to start the project.
Don't miss this promotion opportunity.
adverb
fortunately; coincidentally; just in time
literaryUsed in formal written Chinese to describe happening by chance.
A guest happened to visit, so I couldn't answer the phone.
It will rain heavily, remember to bring an umbrella.
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I happened to pass by, so I came in to sit for a while.
There is a surprise waiting for you.
He appeared exactly when I needed help.
verb
should; ought to
literaryUsed in formal poetic or written Chinese to express obligation or expectation.
There will be a time when I ride the wind and break the waves, hoist my sails and cross the vast ocean.
We should keep our promise.
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Young people should have great aspirations.
Everyone should take responsibility for their actions.
Success should belong to those who work hard.
verb
to understand; to comprehend; to grasp
Used for understanding ideas, meanings, or someone's feelings.
I understand his difficulties.
You misunderstood what I meant.
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He understood my hint through unspoken comprehension.
This painting can only be understood through feeling, not put into words.
I finally understood the teacher's teachings.
verb
to be skilled at; to master; to know how to
Used for having knowledge or skill in a specific area.
He speaks fluent English.
Grandpa can perform several Peking Opera pieces.
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She can play the piano and guitar.
This chef can make authentic Sichuan cuisine.
He is proficient in three foreign languages.
modal verb
know how to; be able to
Used for learned skills or abilities, most common daily usage of 会.
I don't know how to skate.
This child just learned to walk and can barely speak yet.
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She knows how to cook and clean the house.
Do you know how to use this new software?
I can ride a bicycle, but I can't drive a car.
modal verb
be good at; be skilled at
Used to highlight strong natural or learned ability.
He is good at speaking, which makes him perfect for sales work.
She is good at writing and painting, a very versatile person.
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This teacher is good at teaching and performing, loved by students.
He is skilled at repairing computers and mobile phones.
This team is good at planning and executing, and has completed many projects.
modal verb
be likely to; will; probably
Used to express prediction or likelihood of an event happening.
He won't not come, he already promised.
The fruit on the tree is ripe, so it will naturally fall off.
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As long as you work hard, you will definitely succeed.
It might rain tomorrow, remember to bring an umbrella.
As time passes, everything will get better.
verb
to pay the bill; to settle the account
Used for paying a restaurant bill or other expenses.
Let's split the bill, you don't have to treat us.
I already paid the bill, you don't need to pay again.
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Waiter, please help us settle the bill.
I'll pay this time, you treat next time.
He rushed to pay the bill and wouldn't let us contribute.