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English - Chinese
Meet
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Extremely common
200 - 300
200 - 300
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
见面, 会见, 相遇, 满足, 迎接
Meet meanings in Chinese
见面
Example:
I will meet you at the café.
我会在咖啡馆见你。
They met for the first time at the conference.
他们在会议上第一次见面。
Usage: informalContext: Casual encounters, social gatherings, or planned meetings.
Note: This usage is very common in everyday conversations.
会见
Example:
The president will meet with the leaders tomorrow.
总统明天会见各国领导人。
She has a scheduled meeting with her boss.
她与老板有一个安排好的会见。
Usage: formalContext: Official or formal meetings, often in a business or political context.
Note: This term is used in more formal contexts compared to '见面'.
相遇
Example:
They unexpectedly met on the street.
他们在街上意外相遇。
We met during our travels in Europe.
我们在欧洲旅行时相遇。
Usage: informalContext: Unplanned encounters, often by chance.
Note: This term emphasizes the randomness of the meeting.
满足
Example:
The solution meets all the requirements.
这个解决方案满足所有要求。
Her performance meets our expectations.
她的表现满足了我们的期望。
Usage: formalContext: Situations where standards or criteria are fulfilled.
Note: This meaning is more abstract and often used in technical or business contexts.
迎接
Example:
We went to meet the guests at the airport.
我们去机场迎接客人。
The team is ready to meet the challenges ahead.
团队准备迎接即将到来的挑战。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Welcoming someone or something, either physically or metaphorically.
Note: This can be used in both casual and formal contexts.
Meet's synonyms
encounter
To come across or meet someone or something unexpectedly.
Example: I encountered an old friend at the store.
Note: Encounter implies a chance or unexpected meeting.
gather
To come together in one place for a purpose.
Example: Let's gather at the park for a picnic.
Note: Gather suggests a planned or intentional meeting.
convene
To come together for a meeting or assembly.
Example: The board will convene next week to discuss the budget.
Note: Convene specifically refers to an official or formal gathering.
assemble
To gather together in one place for a specific purpose.
Example: The team will assemble in the conference room for a briefing.
Note: Assemble emphasizes the act of coming together for a particular reason.
Meet expressions, common phrases
Meet up
To get together with someone, usually for social purposes or to discuss something.
Example: Let's meet up for coffee this afternoon.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the idea of coming together at a specific place and time.
Meet halfway
To make a compromise with someone by each side making concessions.
Example: Let's compromise and meet halfway on this issue.
Note: This phrase is used metaphorically to indicate reaching a mutual agreement or understanding.
Meet the deadline
To complete a task or project by the specified time.
Example: I need to work late to meet the deadline for this project.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to fulfilling a time-bound requirement.
Meet someone halfway
To compromise with someone by making concessions from both sides.
Example: Let's meet each other halfway on this negotiation.
Note: Similar to 'meet halfway,' but emphasizes the mutual effort from both parties.
Meet and greet
An event where people have the opportunity to meet someone, usually a public figure, and greet them.
Example: There will be a meet and greet session with the author after the book signing.
Note: This phrase is commonly used in event contexts to describe a structured interaction.
Meet with
To have a meeting with someone for a specific purpose or discussion.
Example: I need to meet with my supervisor to discuss my performance review.
Note: This phrase is more formal and often used in professional or formal settings.
Meet the requirements
To fulfill or satisfy the specified conditions or criteria.
Example: Make sure your essay meets all the requirements outlined in the assignment.
Note: This phrase is about ensuring that something complies with a set of standards or expectations.
Meet everyday (slang) expressions
Hook up
In casual conversation, 'hook up' can mean to meet someone, usually for a specific purpose such as hanging out or talking.
Example: They decided to hook up after the party to discuss future plans.
Note: While 'hook up' can imply a romantic or sexual encounter in some contexts, it can also simply mean meeting up in a non-romantic sense.
Catch up
'Catch up' is used to suggest meeting someone to chat or update each other on what has been happening recently.
Example: Let's grab a coffee and catch up this weekend.
Note: The emphasis is more on conversing and sharing news rather than just physically meeting.
Chill with
This phrase means to spend time with someone in a relaxed or casual manner.
Example: I'm going to chill with my friends at the park later.
Note: It implies a more laid-back and informal interaction compared to a formal meeting.
Link up
To 'link up' is to make plans to meet or connect with someone.
Example: Let's link up at the new cafe downtown next Saturday.
Note: This term is often used when planning to meet in a specific location or for a specific activity.
Hang out
'Hang out' means to spend time in a particular place or with a person or group casually.
Example: Do you want to hang out at the mall this evening?
Note: It suggests a more informal gathering or socializing compared to a formal meeting.
Get together
This is a casual way to suggest meeting or gathering with someone.
Example: Let's get together for dinner sometime next week.
Note: It implies a social event involving more than just a brief encounter.
Run into
When you 'run into' someone, it means you unexpectedly or coincidentally meet them.
Example: I ran into Sarah at the grocery store yesterday.
Note: It suggests a chance encounter rather than a pre-planned meeting.
Meet - Examples
I will meet my friend tomorrow.
我明天会见我的朋友。
Let's meet at the park.
我们在公园见面吧。
We met for coffee last week.
我们上周见面喝咖啡了。
I hope to meet you soon.
我希望很快能见到你。
Meet grammar
Meet - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: meet
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): meets
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): meet
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): met
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): met
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): meeting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): meets
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): meet
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): meet
Syllables, Separation and Stress
meet Contains 1 syllables: meet
Phonetic transcription: ˈmēt
meet , ˈmēt (The red syllable is stressed)
Meet - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
meet: 200 - 300 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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