出席 chūxí to attend
to attend; to participate; present
How to remember 出席: 出 go out + 席 seat = to attend.
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How it is used
- To attend / be present at a formal event - 出席会议 (chūxí huìyì) to attend a meeting; 出席婚礼 (chūxí hūnlǐ) to attend a wedding.
- For formal occasions where one's presence is noted; antonym 缺席 (quēxí, to be absent) - 缺席会议 (quēxí huìyì) miss the meeting.
- Contrast 参加 (cānjiā, to take part in) - 出席 is formally showing up/being present, 参加 is actively participating.
Example sentences
- 他出席了会议。 Tā chūxí le huìyì.He was present at the meeting.
- 我会出席会议的。 Wǒhuì chūxíhuìyì de.I will be at the meeting.
- 我将不出席派对。 Wǒ jiāng bù chūxí pàiduì.I will not attend the party.