회의
hoe'ui[ˈɸwe̞(ː)ɰi]
The Korean word for meeting is 회의 (hoe'ui), which refers to a gathering for a purpose. Wiktionary also lists 회합 (hoehap).
Meaning: gathering for a purpose (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 회의 | hoe'ui | [ˈɸwe̞(ː)ɰi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 회합 | hoehap | [ˈɸwe̞(ː)ɦa̠p̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [ˈhø̞(ː)ɦa̠p̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
회의 is used to refer to a business, official or formal meeting where discussions and decisions take place.
Which one should you use?
While 회의 is the standard term for business or official meetings, 회합 is a more formal or literary term used for a gathering of people with a shared purpose or ideology. Additionally, the term 협의 is used in formal contexts specifically to describe a meeting aimed at reaching a consensus or agreement between parties.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say you are attending a meeting, use the verb phrase 회의에 참석하다.
How do you pronounce it?
hoe'ui
Did you know?
- While 회의 is used for formal meetings, Koreans often use the English loanword 'meeting' (미팅) specifically to refer to blind dates or romantic introductions.
- The word 회의 can actually mean 'doubt' or 'suspicion' if it is written with different Chinese characters as 회의 (懷疑).
- In formal Korean meetings, the seating arrangement is strictly hierarchical, with the most senior person sitting furthest from the door to signify their status.
Examples in context
- 내일 비가 내린다면 나는 회의에 가지 않을 것이다.If it rains tomorrow, I'm not going to the meeting.This sentence is useful for expressing an intention not to attend a meeting if it rains.Tatoeba #11106723 by intertime, translation #30589 by CK
- 회의가 취소되었다.The meeting was cancelled.This sentence shows how to state that a meeting has been cancelled.Tatoeba #11105216 by intertime, translation #3272363 by CM
- 회의는 잘 진행되었어요.The meeting went pretty well.This sentence describes how a meeting proceeded.Tatoeba #7818055 by HappyMidnight, translation #5734986 by CK
- 회의실에서 중요한 회의를 진행합니다.We will hold an important meeting in the conference room.
- 다음 주에 협의가 필요한 사안이 있습니다.We have a matter that requires discussion next week.
- 오늘 친구들과 소중한 만남을 가지려고 합니다.I plan to have a precious meeting with my friends today.
- 주말에 가족 모임이 있습니다.We have a family gathering this weekend.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Ji-hun are talking about work in a cafe.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨, 지금 회의 중이에요?Ji-hun ssi, ji-geum hoe-ui jung-i-e-yo?Ji-hun, are you in a meeting right now?
- 지훈 Ji-hun아니요, 방금 회의가 끝났어요.A-ni-yo, bang-geum hoe-ui-ga kkeut-nat-eo-yo.No, the meeting just finished.
- 지은 Ji-eun다행이네요. 회의는 길었나요?Da-haeng-i-ne-yo. Hoe-ui-neun gil-eot-na-yo?That's a relief. Was the meeting long?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 한 시간 동안 했어요.Ne, han si-gan dong-an haet-eo-yo.Yes, it lasted for an hour.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “meeting” translations and entries 회의, 회합, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 회의, 회합, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
