举行

舉行

jǔxíng

verb HSK 2 #2,286

Meanings

学校举行了运动会。

Xuéxiào jǔxíng le yùndònghuì.

The school held a sports meet.

婚礼在下周举行。

Hūnlǐ zài xiàzhōu jǔxíng.

The wedding will be held next week.

明天举行考试。

Míngtiān jǔxíng kǎoshì.

The exam will be held tomorrow.

usage

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

举 jǔ

行 xíng