聚 (jù) - To gather, assemble, collect & a gathering or assembly

聚Tone 4

jù ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

聚 · jù

To gather, assemble, collect;

a gathering or assembly;

to congregate.

To gather, assemble, collecta gathering or assemblyto congregate.

Usage highlights

Gather togetherAssemble a crowdParty gatheringConcentrate attentionAccumulate wealthCondensation

Synonyms

  • 集— to collect, gather
  • 汇— to converge, assemble
  • 合— to combine, join together

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Friends gather together (朋友相聚).
  • The city center is where people congregate (市中心是人群聚集的地方).
  • We need to pool our wisdom (我们需要聚集智慧).
  • The conference brings together experts (会议聚集了专家).

Collocations

  • Gather together(聚集)
  • Assemble a crowd(聚众)
  • Party gathering(聚会)
  • Concentrate attention(聚精会神)
  • Accumulate wealth(聚财)
  • Condensation(凝聚)

Idioms

  • Birds of a feather flock together(物以类聚)
  • Gather sand to form a tower(聚沙成塔)
  • Not gathering for five days is considered a long time(一日不见，如隔三秋 - though not directly containing 聚, related to gathering)
  • Gather people of talent(聚才)
  • Gather wealth and treasure(聚宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, gathering and community are highly valued, reflected in festivals and family reunions.
  • The character appears in many business contexts related to accumulating wealth and resources.
  • Traditional Chinese philosophy emphasizes the importance of gathering virtuous people and resources.

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