verb HSK 4
Traditional 攢
to save (money) · to accumulate · to gather
Meaning
攒 means to save up or accumulate something over time, most commonly money. It emphasizes the gradual process of collecting or putting aside resources bit by bit. The word conveys patience and deliberate effort in building up savings or resources.
Usage
Most commonly used in the context of saving money (攒钱). It's informal and colloquial compared to more formal terms like 储蓄. Often used when talking about saving up for a specific purchase or goal. Native speakers frequently use it in casual conversations about personal finance.
Examples
- 01我攒了一年的钱，终于买了一台新电脑。, .I saved money for a year and finally bought a new computer.
- 02他每个月都攒一些钱准备出国旅游。.He saves some money every month to prepare for traveling abroad.
Common collocations
- 攒钱to save money
- 攒了很久saved for a long time
- 攒够to save up enough
- 一点一点攒to save little by little
Antonyms
Origin
The traditional form 攢 contains the hand radical (扌), suggesting the action of gathering things together with one's hands. The phonetic component helps indicate pronunciation.