攅 (zǎn) - To accumulate & to gather

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zǎn ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

攅 · zǎn

To accumulate;

to gather;

to collect;

to hoard;

to assemble;

to amass.

To accumulateto gatherto collect

Usage highlights

Accumulate moneyGather togetherAccumulate pointsAssemble partsCollect stampsHoard wealth

Synonyms

  • 积— to accumulate
  • 聚— to gather
  • 集— to collect

Antonyms

  • 散— to scatter, to disperse
  • 花— to spend (money)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is saving money to buy a house (攒钱买房).
  • The crowd gathered in the square (人群攒聚在广场).
  • She accumulated a lot of experience (她攒了很多经验).

Collocations

  • Accumulate money(攒钱)
  • Gather together(攒聚)
  • Accumulate points(攒积分)
  • Assemble parts(攒零件)
  • Collect stamps(攒邮票)
  • Hoard wealth(攒财富)

Idioms

  • Accumulate little by little to form a large amount(积攒成多)
  • Gather people's hearts(攒聚人心)
  • Assemble funds for a project(攒资兴工)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character reflects the traditional value of thrift and accumulation in Chinese culture.
  • Often used in contexts of saving resources, whether money, materials, or intangible assets like experience.
  • In modern usage, commonly appears in contexts like assembling computers or accumulating digital points/rewards.

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