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    Expressing 'to attend' with 出席 (chūxí)

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    Structure

    出席 + Event

    Explanation

    出席 (chūxí) is a formal verb meaning 'to attend' or 'to be present at,' typically used for official events such as meetings, ceremonies, or conferences. Unlike the more casual 参加 (cānjiā), 出席 emphasizes physical presence at a formal occasion. It is often followed directly by the event being attended.

    Examples

    • 总经理今天会出席下午的董事会议。

      zǒngjīnglǐ jīntiān huì chūxí xiàwǔ de dǒngshì huìyì.

      The general manager will attend the board meeting this afternoon.

    • 她代表公司出席了国际贸易论坛。

      tā dàibiǎo gōngsī chūxíle guójì màoyì lùntán.

      She attended the international trade forum on behalf of the company.

    • 所有部门负责人都必须出席明天的年度总结会。

      suǒyǒu bùmén fùzérén dōu bìxū chūxí míngtiān de niándù zǒngjié huì.

      All department heads must attend tomorrow's annual summary meeting.

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