verb HSK 5
Traditional 糾
to correct · to investigate · to gather together · to entangle
Meaning
纠 is a verb that typically means to correct, investigate, or gather together. It often appears in compound words related to correcting errors, organizing groups, or investigating problems. The character carries a sense of bringing things into proper order or alignment.
Usage
纠 is rarely used alone in modern Mandarin. It almost always appears in compound words like 纠正 (to correct), 纠纷 (dispute), or 纠结 (tangled/conflicted). In formal or written contexts, it's used for investigating misconduct or correcting errors.
Examples
- 01老师及时纠正了学生的发音错误。.The teacher promptly corrected the student's pronunciation errors.
- 02他们之间的纠纷已经持续了好几年。.The dispute between them has lasted for several years.
Common collocations
- 纠正错误to correct mistakes
- 纠缠不清entangled and unclear
- 纠集人员to gather people together
Origin
The traditional form 糾 combines the silk radical 糸 (suggesting threads or connections) with 丩 (representing something twisted or intertwined). This reflects the core meaning of bringing tangled things together or straightening them out.