Meaning
组合 refers to the act of putting things together or the resulting combination itself. It can describe merging separate elements into a unified whole, whether physical objects, people, concepts, or data. The word emphasizes the deliberate arrangement or grouping of components.
Usage
组合 is commonly used in both everyday and technical contexts. As a noun, it describes combinations or groups (like music groups, product combinations, or mathematical combinations). As a verb, it means to assemble or combine things together. It's neutral in register and frequently appears in fields like mathematics, music, design, and business when discussing how elements work together.
Examples
- 01这个乐队是一个很受欢迎的组合。.This band is a very popular group.
- 02我们可以把这些材料组合起来做一个新产品。.We can combine these materials to make a new product.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个组合
- 种三种组合
Common collocations
- 组合拳combination punch, coordinated strategy
- 自由组合free combination
- 最佳组合best combination, optimal pairing
- 重新组合to recombine, to reassemble
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters reinforce the concept of bringing together: 组 originally meant to organize or form groups, while 合 means to join or unite. Together they emphasize the complete process of combining elements into a cohesive unit.