noun / verb HSK 4
Traditional 組合
combination · to combine · to form a group · assembly

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

  1. 01
    这个乐队是一个很受欢迎的组合
    Zhège yuèduì shì yīgè hěn shòu huānyíng de zǔhé.
    This band is a very popular group.
  2. 02
    我们可以把这些材料组合起来做一个新产品。
    Wǒmen kěyǐ zhèxiē cáiliào zǔhé qǐlái zuò yīgè xīn chǎnpǐn.
    We can combine these materials to make a new product.

Characters

Measure words

  • 一个组合
  • zhǒng三种组合

Common collocations

  • 组合
    quán
    combination punch, coordinated strategy
  • 自由组合
    yóu
    free combination
  • 最佳组合
    zuì jiā
    best combination, optimal pairing
  • 重新组合
    chóng xīn
    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.

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