'聚会' (jùhuì) is a noun meaning 'a gathering' or 'a party' — an informal, social meeting of friends, family, or colleagues. The first character 聚 (jù) means 'to gather' or 'to assemble', emphasizing collective coming-together; the second character 会 (huì) means 'meeting' or 'assembly', reinforcing the idea of people convening for interaction. Together, they form a compound that stresses both the physical act of assembling and the social purpose of the event.

This word is neutral in register and commonly used in everyday speech and writing. It implies informality and conviviality — think birthdays, holiday reunions, casual get-togethers, or even small office celebrations. Unlike formal terms like 会议 (huìyì, 'conference') or 庆典 (qìngdiǎn, 'ceremony'), 聚会 carries warmth and familiarity. It’s often preceded by modifiers like 周末 (zhōumò, 'weekend'), 同学 (tóngxué, 'classmate'), or 家庭 (jiātíng, 'family') to specify the type or participants.