醵 (jù) - To pool money & to contribute funds collectively

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jù ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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醵 · jù

To pool money;

to contribute funds collectively;

to raise money by subscription.

To pool moneyto contribute funds collectivelyto raise money by subscription.

Usage highlights

Pool fundsContribute moneyCollective donationSplit expensesRaise moneyGroup contribution

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They pooled money to buy a gift (醵资买礼物).
  • We'll split the bill equally (大家醵钱).
  • The club members contributed for the event (会员醵款办活动).

Collocations

  • Pool funds(醵资)
  • Contribute money(醵钱)
  • Collective donation(醵捐)
  • Split expenses(醵费)
  • Raise money(醵款)
  • Group contribution(醵金)

Idioms

  • To pool money for a feast(醵金为寿)
  • To contribute funds for a common purpose(醵资兴学)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for communal fundraising activities in Chinese society.
  • Reflects traditional values of collective support and mutual assistance.
  • Commonly used in contexts where groups pool resources for celebrations, education, or community projects.

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