腠
gather together; get close; add
Meanings
4 senses · 10 examplesverb
to gather together; to assemble; to pool
Often implies gathering things or people that are scattered.
Let's pool some money together for his wedding.
They hastily assembled a team.
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The materials were cobbled together from various sources.
verb
to move close to; to press near
Often used with body parts like face, ears, or for getting physically close.
He leaned close to my ear and whispered something.
Don't press forward; it's dangerous!
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She moved closer to look at the painting.
verb
to happen by chance; to take advantage of (an opportunity)
Implies doing something when the occasion arises.
It just so happens I'm going there this weekend too; we can go together.
Taking advantage of the excitement, I also bought a lottery ticket.
verb
to add; to make up a deficit or shortage
Often used in contexts of making up numbers, amounts, or completing something.
Just add two more people, and we can start the game.
This sum of money just barely makes up the tuition fees.