Meaning of 约会
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- appointment
- engagement
- date
- to arrange to meet
Measure word: 次,個|个
How to use 约会
约会 works as a verb meaning to go on a date or arrange to meet, and as a noun for a date or appointment. In everyday speech it most often suggests a romantic date. Example: 我今晚有个约会。(Wǒ jīn wǎn yǒu gè yuēhuì.) I have a date tonight.
约 (yuē) means to arrange or agree on something, and 会 (huì) means to meet, as in 开会 (kāihuì). When you agree to meet someone, you have a 约会 (yuēhuì).
Common mistake: Learners often use 约会 for a doctor's or business appointment, but native speakers usually hear it as romantic. For formal appointments, 预约 (yùyuē) or 约 alone is more natural. Also keep 会 in fourth tone, huì, not the neutral tone.
约会 in example sentences
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Stroke order for each character
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约 yuē · to make an appointment · 6 strokes
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会 huì · can · 6 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 约会.
| 一会儿 | yīhuìr | a moment; a while |
| 开会 | kāihuì | to hold or attend a meeting |
| 机会 | jīhuì | opportunity; chance |
| 晚会 | wǎnhuì | evening party |
| 音乐会 | yīnyuèhuì | concert |
| 那会儿 | nàhuìr | at that time (in the past or the future); also pr. [nei4 hui4 r5] |
| 不一会儿 | bù yīhuìr | |
| 社会 | shèhuì | society |
| 会议 | huìyì | meeting; conference |
| 大约 | dàyuē | approximately; probably |
| 体会 | tǐhuì | to know from experience; to learn through experience |
| 演唱会 | yǎnchànghuì | vocal recital or concert |
Questions about 约会
What does 约会 mean?
约会 (yuēhuì) means "appointment; engagement" and is used as a verb and noun.
How do you write 约会?
约会 is made of 2 characters: 约 (6 strokes), 会 (6 strokes). That is 12 strokes in total.
Is 约会 an HSK word?
Yes. 约会 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 约会 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 约会 is written 約會.
How do I say I want to ask someone out on a date in Chinese?
You can say 我想约你出去。(Wǒ xiǎng yuē nǐ chūqu.) I want to ask you out. Using 约 alone as a verb is very common for inviting someone.
Can 约会 take an object directly, like 约会她?
It sounds unnatural to most speakers. Say 跟她约会 (gēn tā yuēhuì), to date her, or use 约她 (yuē tā), to ask her out.