Meaning
聚集 means to come together or gather in one place, typically referring to people, things, or abstract concepts like energy or attention. It emphasizes the act of collecting or concentrating from scattered positions into a centralized location or state.
Usage
聚集 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe crowds gathering, people assembling for events, or things accumulating. It can be used intransitively (people gather) or transitively (to gather people/things). Often appears in news reports, official announcements, and everyday conversation about meetings or crowds.
Examples
- 01广场上聚集了数千名抗议者。.Thousands of protesters gathered in the square.
- 02请大家不要在门口聚集，保持通道畅通。, .Please don't gather at the entrance, keep the passageway clear.
Characters
Common collocations
- 聚集地gathering place, assembly point
- 聚集在一起to gather together
- 人群聚集crowds gather
- 聚集力量to gather strength
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters 聚 and 集 independently mean 'to gather,' making this a compound that reinforces the meaning through repetition. This type of formation is common in Chinese for emphasis and clarity.