Definitions

(verb) to meet (socially)

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

Composed of the semantic element "日" meaning sun and the phonetic element "吾", the character "晤" originally conveyed concepts related to brightness or illumination, which informed its early use in contexts of clarity or daylight. This association with light naturally extended to interpersonal encounters, leading to its meaning of meeting face-to-face, specifically implying a conversation where ideas are brought to light. Over centuries, the character's usage shifted to emphasize the aspect of verbal exchange and mutual understanding during such meetings, solidifying its primary sense as a formal interview or discussion that facilitates realization or comprehension.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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我们明天会

Wǒmen míngtiān huìwù.

We will meet tomorrow.

他们举行了正式会

Tāmen jǔxíngle zhèngshì huìwù.

They held a formal meeting.

总统与大使亲切谈。

Zǒngtǒng yǔ dàshǐ qīnqiè wùtán.

The president had a cordial talk with the ambassador.

我们在办公室面了客户。

Wǒmen zài bàngōngshì miànwùle kèhù.

We met the client in person at the office.

这次会促进了两国的合作。

Zhè cì huìwù cùjìnle liǎng guó de hézuò.

This meeting promoted cooperation between the two countries.

经过多次谈,双方达成了协议。

Jīngguò duō cì wùtán, shuāngfāng dáchéngle xiéyì.

After multiple talks, both sides reached an agreement.

在友好的气氛中,两国领导人进行了坦诚的会

Zài yǒuhǎo de qìfēn zhōng, liǎng guó lǐngdǎo rén jìnxíngle tǎnchéng de huìwù.

In a friendly atmosphere, the leaders of the two countries held a candid meeting.

鉴于当前形势,双方决定推迟原定的高层面。

Jiànyú dāngqián xíngshì, shuāngfāng juédìng tuīchí yuándìng de gāocéng wùmiàn.

In view of the current situation, both sides decided to postpone the scheduled high-level meeting.