Definition

1. Verb (archaic):
   • To attend a meeting or assembly: The word "phó hội" specifically means to go to or be present at a formal gathering, meeting, or assembly. It is an archaic term no longer commonly used in modern Vietnamese.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Các quan trong triều đều phó hội. (All the mandarins in the court attended the meeting.)
  • Ông ấy đã phó hội đúng giờ. (He attended the assembly on time.)

Advanced Usage Notes

• Historical/Formal Context: This term is found in classical or historical texts, official documents from past eras, or when mimicking old-fashioned speech. It describes the act of being present at a convened gathering.
• Nuance: It implies a sense of formality and duty, often used for official or ceremonial assemblies rather than casual get-togethers.

Variants and Related Words

• Dự hội (verb): To attend a meeting (a more modern and common equivalent).
• Tham dự (verb): To participate, to attend (the most common modern verb for attendance).
• Hội họp (noun): Meeting, conference.

Synonyms

• Dự: To attend.
• Có mặt: To be present.

Related Phrases (Cấu trúc liên quan)

• Phó hội đông đủ: To attend in full force (with all members present).
  • Tất cả thành viên đều phó hội đông đủ. (All members attended in full force.)

1. (từ cũ) Attend a meeting