攒 (zǎn) - to accumulate & to save up
攒 · zǎn
to accumulate;
to save up;
to hoard;
to collect;
to gather;
to assemble;
to put together
to accumulateto save upto hoard
Usage highlights
save moneyassemble computeraccumulate strengthcollect stampshoard wealthgather people
Usage & contexts
Examples
- I need to save up money (攒钱).
- He is assembling a computer (攒电脑).
- They gathered a large crowd (攒了一群人).
- She is collecting stamps (攒邮票).
Collocations
- save money(攒钱)
- assemble computer(攒机)
- accumulate strength(攒劲)
- collect stamps(攒邮票)
- hoard wealth(攒家底)
- gather people(攒人)
Idioms
- Accumulating little by little makes a mickle(积攒成多)
- Saving money to buy something(攒钱买物)
- Gathering strength for an effort(攒足了劲)
Cultural background
FAQ- Reflects traditional Chinese values of thrift and long-term planning through accumulation.
- In modern usage, commonly associated with DIY computer assembly culture (攒机).
- Represents the concept of gradual accumulation leading to significant results.