召开
How to Understand
召开 means 'to hold a meeting' or 'to convene.' It is commonly used in formal contexts to describe the act of organizing and conducting a meeting, especially in government, business, or organizational settings.
The character 召 (zhào) originally meant 'to summon' or 'to call,' while 开 (kāi) means 'to open' or 'to start.' Together, they form a compound verb that conveys the idea of 'summoning people together to begin an event,' typically a meeting or conference.
召开 is often used in official documents, news reports, and administrative contexts. It is more formal than simpler terms like 举行 (jǔxíng), which can mean 'to hold' or 'to carry out' but is less specific to meetings. Understanding this term helps learners grasp how Chinese organizations and governments communicate about events and decisions.