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A1 noun 3 min de lecture

约会

yuehui

Entraîne-toi Notes et astuces

§ Understanding "约会"

The Chinese word "约会" (yuēhuì) can be a bit tricky because it has a couple of meanings in English: an appointment or a date. Don't worry, it's usually clear from the context which one is being used.

Definition: Appointment; date.

§ Common Verbs with "约会"

The most common verbs you'll see used with "约会" are:

有 (yǒu) - to have: This is used when you simply 'have' an appointment or a date.
去 (qù) - to go: This is used when you 'go to' an appointment or a date.
取消 (qǔxiāo) - to cancel: If you need to cancel an appointment or a date.
安排 (ānpái) - to arrange: When you are arranging an appointment or a date.
和...约会 (hé...yuēhuì) - to go on a date with someone: This specific structure is important for dating.

§ "约会" as an Appointment

When "约会" means an appointment, it's often a formal meeting, like with a doctor, a client, or for a job interview. Think of it as a scheduled meeting.

我今天下午有一个重要的约会。

Wǒ jīntiān xiàwǔ yǒu yīgè zhòngyào de yuēhuì.
(I have an important appointment this afternoon.)

他去取消了牙医的约会。

Tā qù qǔxiāo le yáyī de yuēhuì.
(He went to cancel the dentist's appointment.)

§ "约会" as a Date

When "约会" means a date, it refers to a romantic meeting. This is where the preposition "和" (hé) which means 'with' comes in handy.

她和她的男朋友每个周末都约会。

Tā hé tā de nánpéngyǒu měi ge zhōumò dōu yuēhuì.
(She goes on a date with her boyfriend every weekend.)

Notice how "约会" acts more like a verb here, but it's still technically a noun being used in a verbal phrase. This is a common pattern in Chinese. If you want to say 'to date someone', you'd use "和...约会" directly.

他们第一次约会是在一家咖啡馆。

Tāmen dì yī cì yuēhuì shì zài yī jiā kāfēi guǎn.
(Their first date was at a coffee shop.)

§ Advanced Usage

You can also specify the type of appointment or date by adding more context.

我有两个面试约会。

Wǒ yǒu liǎng ge miànshì yuēhuì.
(I have two interview appointments.)

他们安排了一次浪漫的约会。

Tāmen ānpái le yī cì làngmàn de yuēhuì.
(They arranged a romantic date.)

Keep practicing these sentences and pay attention to the context, and you'll master "约会" in no time!

Comment l'utiliser

约会 (yuēhuì) as a noun means 'appointment' or 'date'. It can refer to a romantic date or a scheduled meeting with someone for a specific purpose.

For example:

她今天晚上有一个约会。 (Tā jīntiān wǎnshang yǒu yí ge yuēhuì.) - She has a date tonight.
我们定了一个约会，下周见面。 (Wǒmen dìng le yí ge yuēhuì, xià zhōu jiànmiàn.) - We set an appointment to meet next week.

Erreurs courantes

Using 约会 for any general meeting: While 约会 can mean 'appointment', it often carries a connotation of a more personal or formal meeting, or a romantic one. For casual meet-ups with friends, other terms like 见面 (jiànmiàn - to meet) or 聚会 (jùhuì - gathering) are more common.
Confusing the noun and verb forms: 约会 can also be used as a verb meaning 'to go on a date' or 'to make an appointment'. For instance: 他们正在约会。 (Tāmen zhèngzài yuēhuì.) - They are dating. Pay attention to the context to understand if it's being used as a noun or a verb.