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    Expressing 'to hold an event' with 举办 (jǔbàn)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    举办 + Event

    Explanation

    The verb 举办 (jǔbàn) means 'to hold' or 'to host,' specifically referring to organizing and carrying out events such as conferences, competitions, or ceremonies. It implies active organization and management of the event. For example, 举办奥运会 means 'to host the Olympic Games.'

    Examples

    • 我们学校下个月要举办一场国际文化节。

      Wǒmen xuéxiào xià gè yuè yào jǔbàn yī chǎng guójì wénhuà jié.

      Our school is going to hold an international cultural festival next month.

    • 这座城市今年举办了三次大型音乐会。

      Zhè zuò chéngshì jīnnián jǔbàn le sān cì dàxíng yīnyuè huì.

      This city has held three large-scale concerts this year.

    • 他们正在准备举办一场慈善晚会。

      Tāmen zhèngzài zhǔnbèi jǔbàn yī chǎng císhàn wǎnhuì.

      They are preparing to hold a charity gala.

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