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March 24, 2026
约会(約會)yuēhuì(yue1hui4)
约会 (yuē huì) refers to an appointment or a date where two people meet for a specific purpose, often romantic. It is commonly used in social contexts to describe meetings that are planned in advance, and can also refer to business or personal engagements.
Frequency#539DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 约会 can signify a serious commitment, and dating customs may differ from Western practices, often involving more family considerations. Young people often use dating apps to arrange 约会.
Memory Tip
Think of 约 (yuē) as a 'promise' and 会 (huì) as 'meeting.' Imagine a couple making a promise to meet under the stars, which helps you remember both the pronunciation and meaning. The radical '约' resembles a person and a promise, symbolizing an engagement.
Meanings of 约会
yuēhuì(yue1hui4)
1appointment
2engagement
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About 约会
约会Simplified
約會Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#539Frequency Rank
次Measure Word
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
约定 (yuēdìng) refers to an agreement or arrangement, often emphasizing the commitment aspect, while 约会 (yuēhuì) specifically implies a date or meeting, usually with a romantic connotation.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 约 (yuē) as a 'promise' and 会 (huì) as 'meeting.' Imagine a couple making a promise to meet under the stars, which helps you remember both the pronunciation and meaning. The radical '约' resembles a person and a promise, symbolizing an engagement.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context in which you use 约会; it is typically informal and associated with social gatherings. Common collocations include '约会时间' (date time) and '约会地点' (meeting place). Avoid confusing it with '会议' (meeting), which is more formal.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 4, students should focus on using 约会 in sentences about social plans. Connect it with other related vocabulary like '朋友' (friend) and '聚会' (gathering) to expand conversational skills.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 约会 can signify a serious commitment, and dating customs may differ from Western practices, often involving more family considerations. Young people often use dating apps to arrange 约会.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 约会 with 会议 (meeting), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我有一个约会' when actually meaning to say '我有一个会议' can lead to misunderstandings.
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Grammar Patterns of 约会
约会 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
他们已____3个月了。
They've been dating for three months.
Example Sentences for 约会 (10)
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1
他们已约会3个月了。
tā mén yǐ yuē huì3 3 gè yuè。
They've been dating for three months.
2
她想知道之后他们要去哪里约会。
tā xiǎng zhī dào zhī hòu tā mén yào qù nǎ lǐ yuē huì。
She wondered where they were going to rendezvous afterwards.
3
约会定于下午3点。
yuē huì dìng yú xià wǔ3 3。
The appointment is at 3 p.m.
4
他太累了，不得不取消一些约会。
tā tài léi le， ， bù dé bù qǔ xiāo yī xiē yuē。
He had to cancel some engagements because of tiredness.
5
他上大学的时候才真正开始和女孩子约会。
tā shàng dà xué de shí hòu cái zhēn zhèng kāi shǐ hé nǚ hái zǐ yuē huì。
He only really started going out with girls at college.
6
“他在和谁约会吗？”——“我猜是的。”
“ “ tā zài hé shuí yuē huì？”——“ ma ？”——“ wǒ cāi。”
"Was he meeting someone?" — "I imagine so."
7
那是克拉克家孩子的车, 他是温特塞特橄榄球队的四分卫,跟裘迪. 莱弗伦森经常约会.
nà shì kè lā kè jiā hái zǐ de chē, , tā shì wēn tè sāi tè gǎn lǎn qiú duì de sì fēn, wèi , gēn. qiú dí . lái fú lún sēn jīng.
The Clark boy. Quarterback on the Winterset team. Dated Judy Leverenson.
8
他们在五月二号有个约会.
tā mén zài wǔ yuè èr hào yǒu gè yuē huì.
They made an appointment for the second day of May.
This is Mr. Gao. I'm phoning about the appointment with Mr. Green.
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They've been dating for three months.
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Cultural Notes for 约会
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In Chinese culture, 约会 can signify a serious commitment, and dating customs may differ from Western practices, often involving more family considerations. Young people often use dating apps to arrange 约会.
Frequently Asked Questions about 约会
You can say, '我和她约会在星期六' (I'm going on a date with her on Saturday).
While it often refers to romantic dates, it can also apply to any pre-arranged meeting.
约会 typically implies a more intimate meeting, while 聚会 refers to a gathering or party with multiple people.
