活动
huódòng
The English word 'event' can be translated into Chinese as 活动 (huódòng).
活动 is a common and general term for an 'event' or 'activity'.
Meaning: prearranged social activity (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 活动 is a general term for an event, the term 庆典 (qìngdiǎn) is specifically used when referring to celebratory or ceremonial events, such as grand openings or anniversaries.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 活动 can function as both a noun meaning 'event/activity' and a verb meaning 'to move/to engage in activities'.
How do you pronounce it?
huódòng
Did you know?
- While 活动 describes an event, the term 热闹 (rènao) describes the 'bustle' or 'liveliness' of an event. It is often used to express that a social gathering is successful because it is noisy and crowded.
- If an event is described as 走形式 (zǒu xíngshì), it means the gathering is a mere formality with no real purpose. It translates literally to 'walking the form'.
- When a person 'stretches' their limbs to wake up, they use the verb form of 活动. It describes the physical act of making a joint or muscle move.
Examples in context
- 复活节滚彩蛋活动每年复活节周一都会在白宫的草地上举行。The Easter Egg Roll is an annual event that is held on the lawn of the White House each Easter Monday.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use 活动 in the context of a specific annual event.Tatoeba #13893668 by jan_OkulaJu, translation #5011230 by Hybrid
- 他们正在组织一个重要的会议来讨论市场策略They are organizing an important meeting to discuss marketing strategies.
- 你知道有什么有趣的活动吗？我们想找点好玩的事情做Do you know any interesting events? We want to find something fun to do.
- 这个周末有很多有趣的活动。zhège zhōumò yǒu hěnduō yǒuqù de huódòng.There are many interesting activities this weekend.
- 公司举办了一个庆祝活动。gōngsī jǔbànle yīgè qìngzhù huódòng.The company held a celebration event.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen志强，周末有什么活动吗？zhìqiáng, zhōumò yǒu shéme huódòng ma?Zhiqiang, are there any activities this weekend?
- 志强 Zhiqiang我打算参加一个音乐活动。wǒ dǎsuàn cānjiā yīgè yīnyuè huódòng.I plan to attend a music event.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen听起来不错，我也想去。tīng qǐlái bùcuò, wǒ yě xiǎng qù.That sounds good, I want to go too.
- 志强 Zhiqiang那我们一起去吧。nà wǒmen yīqǐ qù ba.Then let's go together.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
