organize a group; form an association
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to form an association; to organize a society or group
formalOften used in formal contexts, such as political, academic, or social spheres. Implies a formal or organized structure.
Xiàn宪
fǎ法
bǎo保
zhàng障
gōng公
mín民
de的
jié结
shè社
zì自
yóu由
。
The constitution guarantees citizens' freedom of association.
Tā他
men们
wèi为
le了
cù促
jìn进
huán环
bǎo保
ér而
jié结
shè社
。
They formed an association to promote environmental protection.
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Gǔ古
dài代
de的
wén文
rén人
xǐ喜
huān欢
jié结
shè社
yín吟
shī诗
。
Ancient scholars liked to form literary societies to compose poetry.
Jié结
shè社
xū需
yào要
zūn遵
shǒu守
xiāng相
guān关
de的
fǎ法
lǜ律
fǎ法
guī规
。
Forming an association requires compliance with relevant laws and regulations.