举行

舉行

jǔxíng

verb HSK 4 #2,286

Meanings

1 to hold (an event)
2 to carry out

Characters

to raise; to conduct

Examples

HSK 2

明天举行考试。

Míngtiān jǔxíng kǎoshì.

The exam will be held tomorrow.

HSK 3

学校举行了运动会。

Xuéxiào jǔxíng le yùndònghuì.

The school held a sports meet.

HSK 5

婚礼在下周举行。

Hūnlǐ zài xiàzhōu jǔxíng.

The wedding will be held next week.

Tips

usage

举行 is used for formal events: meetings, ceremonies, competitions. Not for casual gatherings.

Stroke Order

举 jǔ

行 xíng