Meaning of 集合
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to gather; to assemble
- (math.) set
How to use 集合
集合 is used when a group meets at a set time and place, such as a class trip, a tour group, or soldiers lining up. It is also the math word for a set. Example: 我们八点在门口集合。(Wǒmen bā diǎn zài ménkǒu jíhé.) We will gather at the entrance at eight.
集 (jí) shows birds perched together on a tree, so it means to gather. 合 (hé) means to join or close, so 集合 is people gathering and joining up in one place.
Common mistake: Learners often use 集合 for meeting one friend, but it suits a group assembling, so say 见面 (jiànmiàn) for two people meeting. Also do not mix it up with 集中 (jízhōng), which means to concentrate or focus, as in 集中注意力 (focus your attention).
集合 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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集 jí · to gather · 12 strokes
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合 hé · to close · 6 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 集合.
| 合适 | héshì | suitable; fitting; appropriate |
| 合作 | hézuò | to cooperate; to collaborate; to work together |
| 适合 | shìhé | to fit; to suit |
| 集中 | jízhōng | to concentrate; to centralize |
| 合法 | héfǎ | lawful; legitimate |
| 配合 | pèihé | matching; fitting in with |
| 联合 | liánhé | to combine; to join |
| 合理 | hélǐ | rational; reasonable; sensible; fair |
| 组合 | zǔhé | to assemble; to combine; to compose; combination; association; set; compilation |
| 结合 | jiéhé | to combine; to link |
| 联合国 | Liánhéguó | United Nations |
| 场合 | chǎnghé | occasion; situation; context; setting; venue |
Questions about 集合
What does 集合 mean?
集合 (jíhé) means "to gather; to assemble; (math.) set" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 集合?
集合 is made of 2 characters: 集 (12 strokes), 合 (6 strokes). That is 18 strokes in total.
Is 集合 an HSK word?
Yes. 集合 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
Can 集合 take an object?
Yes. You can say 集合队伍 (jíhé duìwu), to assemble the team, or 集合大家 (jíhé dàjiā), to gather everyone. It is also often used alone as a command: 集合 (Assemble).
What is the difference between 集合 and 聚会 (jùhuì)?
集合 is about meeting up at a point, usually before going somewhere or doing an organized activity. 聚会 is a social get-together or party where people meet to enjoy time together.