勼 (jiū) - To gather & to assemble

勼Tone 1

jiū ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 勹

傑君

勼 · jiū

To gather;

to assemble;

to collect together.

To gatherto assembleto collect together.

Usage highlights

To gather togetherTo assembleTo congregateGathering placeTo collect fundsAssembly point

Synonyms

  • 聚— to gather; to assemble
  • 集— to collect; to gather
  • 合— to combine; to join

Antonyms

  • 散— to scatter; to disperse
  • 分— to separate; to divide

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The birds gathered on the branch (鸟勼在枝头).
  • He collected scattered documents (他勼集散落的文件).
  • Friends assembled for the reunion (朋友们勼聚一堂).

Collocations

  • To gather together(勼集)
  • To assemble(勼合)
  • To congregate(勼聚)
  • Gathering place(勼所)
  • To collect funds(勼资)
  • Assembly point(勼点)

Idioms

  • Gather the crowd and discuss matters(勼众议事)
  • Assemble talents from all directions(勼集四方英才)
  • Collect funds for public welfare(勼资公益)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An ancient character depicting the action of gathering or assembling, often used in classical texts.
  • The radical 勹 (bāo) represents wrapping or enclosing, suggesting the concept of bringing things together.

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