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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
博览会bólǎnhuìexpositionHSK 6, n, rank #17491, Hard
博览会bólǎnhuìinternational fairHSK 6, n, rank #17491, Hard
bólǎnhuì(bo2lan3hui4) T2
  1. 1exposition
  2. 2international fair
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March 24, 2026
博览会(博覽會)bólǎnhuì(bo2lan3hui4)

博览会 refers to an exposition or international fair where various industries showcase their products and services. These events are typically large-scale and attract both domestic and international participants, serving as platforms for networking and business opportunities.

Frequency#17491DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, 博览会 plays a significant role in promoting economic development and international relations, with events like the China Import and Export Fair (广交会) being major highlights in the business calendar.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand fair where people stroll through booths filled with books (博 means 'to spread' or 'to learn'). Picture the word 'lan' as a lantern illuminating this fair, and 'hui' as a gathering. Together, they create a vibrant scene of knowledge sharing and cultural exchange.

Meanings of 博览会

bólǎnhuì(bo2lan3hui4)
1exposition
2international fair
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About 博览会

博览会Simplified
博覽會Traditional
Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#17491Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 博览会

Quick Contrast

会展 (huìzhǎn) - use 博览会 for large, international expos, while 会展 is more general and can refer to smaller exhibitions.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a grand fair where people stroll through booths filled with books (博 means 'to spread' or 'to learn'). Picture the word 'lan' as a lantern illuminating this fair, and 'hui' as a gathering. Together, they create a vibrant scene of knowledge sharing and cultural exchange.

Usage Notes

When using 博览会, be mindful of the context; it is primarily used in formal settings related to trade and exhibitions. A common mistake is to confuse it with smaller local fairs, where the term 展览 (zhǎnlǎn) might be more appropriate. Remember to use the correct tones: bō (first tone), lǎn (third tone), huì (fourth tone).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 博览会 is relevant for learners focusing on business and cultural exchange vocabulary. Students should practice using it in sentences about international trade and events to solidify their understanding of its context and usage.

Cultural Note

In China, 博览会 plays a significant role in promoting economic development and international relations, with events like the China Import and Export Fair (广交会) being major highlights in the business calendar.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 博览会 to refer to any small exhibition or presentation. It's important to reserve this term for larger, formal events. For example, using it to describe a school art show would be incorrect; instead, use 展览 (zhǎnlǎn).

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extensive
HSK 412 strokes
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lǎnto look at
HSK 49 strokes
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huìcan
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Grammar Patterns of 博览会

博览会 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 2 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 3

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他的画在1878年巴黎____上展览过.

His pictures were shown at the Paris exposition of

Example Sentences for 博览会 (3)

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他的画在1878年巴黎博览会上展览过.

tā de huà zài1878 1878 nián bā lí bó lǎn huì shàng zhǎn lǎn.

His pictures were shown at the Paris exposition of
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比尔: 你在博览会里乱逛,父母亲不会担心吗?

bǐ ěr: : nǐ zài bó lǎn huì lǐ luàn, guàng , fù mǔ qīn bù huì dān?

Bill: Don't your parents worry about you around the Fair?
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本公司产品连续几届荣获中国五金博览会名优产品称号.

běn gōng sī chǎn pǐn lián xù jī jiè róng huò zhōng guó wǔ jīn bó lǎn huì míng yōu chǎn pǐn chēng hào.

The company's products successive China Hardware Expo BrandName won the title.

Cultural Notes for 博览会

🏮Cultural insight

In China, 博览会 plays a significant role in promoting economic development and international relations, with events like the China Import and Export Fair (广交会) being major highlights in the business calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions about 博览会

博览会 usually feature a wide range of products, from technology and consumer goods to agricultural products and services.