集
gather; market; collection; volume
Meanings
6 senses · 24 examplesverb
to gather; to assemble; to collect
Can describe people, things or ideas coming together.
Everyone gathered at the square to get ready to depart.
Students gathered in the auditorium for the graduation ceremony.
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We need to pool collective wisdom to solve this difficult problem.
Upon hearing the news of her award, she felt both surprised and delighted.
Tourists gathered at the foot of the mountain waiting for the cable car.
noun
market; country fair
informalRefers to a traditional rural or local market where people go to buy and sell goods.
I went to the country fair with my grandma to buy fresh vegetables this weekend.
The town market opens every Saturday morning.
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Going to the market is an important weekly social activity for local villagers.
The market is full of all kinds of handmade products and snacks.
He set up a small stall at the market to sell homemade honey.
noun
collection; anthology; compilation
Used for a published collection of literary works, documents or art pieces.
This poetry collection includes classic works by Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai.
He recently published an essay collection.
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The complete set of this encyclopedia has thirty volumes.
I bought a China atlas to learn geography knowledge.
The students grouped together to compile a class essay collection.
measure word
volume; part; episode
Used to count separate parts of long-form media like books, films or TV shows.
The Kangxi Dictionary is divided into twelve volumes: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, and so on.
This film has two parts, both will be shown tonight.
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I am watching a 30-episode historical drama series.
The first volume of this novel tells the protagonist's childhood experiences.
This documentary has eight episodes, one released each week.
noun
abbreviation for 集合; assembly
formalMostly used in formal or technical contexts as a shortened form.
This assembly activity will officially start at 9 AM.
Please arrive at the assembly point ten minutes early.
noun
surname Ji
A common Chinese family name.
Mr. Ji is the new general manager of our company.
I have a colleague surnamed Ji who comes from Shandong.