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    Expressing 'to hold' or 'to conduct' with 举行 (jǔxíng)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    举行 + Event Noun

    Explanation

    举行 (jǔxíng) means "to hold," "to conduct," or "to carry out" and is used for formal events such as meetings, ceremonies, or conferences. It is a transitive verb that takes the event as its object. It is common in news reporting and formal writing.

    Examples

    • 学校下周将举行运动会。

      Xuéxiào xià zhōu jiāng jǔxíng yùndònghuì.

      The school will hold a sports meet next week.

    • 这场音乐会在国家大剧院举行。

      Zhè chǎng yīnyuèhuì zài Guójiā Dàjùyuàn jǔxíng.

      This concert is held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts.

    • 公司每年都会举行年会。

      Gōngsī měi nián dōu huì jǔxíng niánhuì.

      The company holds an annual party every year.

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