Q&A | What’s the difference between 舉行 and 舉辦?

In this episode, we delve into the distinctions between 舉行/举行 (jǔxíng) and 舉辦/举办 (jǔbàn) in Mandarin Chinese. We explore their usage in sentences, highlighting subtle nuances and shedding light on the primary differences. Tune in to understand when these terms can or cannot be interchangeable, today!

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💠 Sentence Patterns 句型

• Ⓐ The organizer + 舉行/舉辦 + An event
• Ⓑ An event + 舉行

💠 Example sentences Lori used 所有例句

• ① 學(学)校每年都會(会)舉行/舉辦畢業典禮(毕业典礼)。
  The school holds a graduation ceremony every year.
• ② 婚禮(礼)五月會在教堂舉行。
  The wedding will be held in the church in May.
• ③ 我們(们)五月會在教堂舉辦婚禮。
  We’re going to have the wedding in the church in May.

💠 Challenge 小測驗

👉 Choose between (A) 舉行 and (B) 舉辦.

1. The government plans to organize an environmental conservation activity.
   政府計畫(计画) _____________ 一個(个)環保活動(环保活动)。
2. An international music festival will be held in the city next month.
   一場(场)國際音樂節(国际音乐节)下個月將(将)在這個(这个)城市 _____________。
3. The company has decided to hold the annual meeting, and it is scheduled to be held on Saturday.
   公司決(决)定 _____________ 年度大會，預(预)計會在周六 _____________。

💠 Answers 解答

The answers below are provided based on the definitions of the two words that we mentioned in today’s episode. However, it’s worth noting that nowadays people often use them interchangeably, relying on a more loosely defined understanding of the two terms, as seen in all three examples.

1. (B)
2. (A)
3. (B); (A)

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