Definition

1. Verb (archaic):
   • To open a meeting; to convene an assembly: To formally begin or initiate a gathering, typically for discussion or deliberation.
   • To meet for discussion: To assemble or come together for the purpose of conferring about a specific matter.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Ủy ban sẽ khai hội lúc tám giờ sáng. (The committee will convene the meeting at eight a.m.)
  • Các vị đại biểu đã khai hội để bàn về tình hình khẩn cấp. (The delegates met for discussion to deliberate on the urgent situation.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "khai hội" is considered old-fashioned or literary in modern Vietnamese. It is rarely used in everyday conversation today, having been largely replaced by more common verbs like (to inaugurate, to open a ceremony/event) or (to meet).

Variants and Related Words

• Khai mạc (v): to inaugurate, to open (a ceremony, conference, or event). This is the modern, more general term for formally starting an event.

  • Lễ khai mạc Olympic rất hoành tráng. (The Olympic opening ceremony was very grand.)

• Hội họp (v/n): to hold meetings; a meeting or assembly.

  • Công ty này có quá nhiều cuộc hội họp. (This company has too many meetings.)

Synonyms

• Convene: to come together for a meeting.
• Assemble: to gather together in one place for a common purpose.
• Open a meeting: to formally begin a gathering.

Notes on Usage

• "Khai hội" specifically implies the opening or commencement of a formal gathering focused on discussion. It is not used for opening ceremonies of festivals or sports events, for which "khai mạc" is appropriate.
• As an archaic term, it may be encountered in historical texts, formal announcements from a past era, or used for stylistic effect.

1. (cũ) Meet for discussion