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March 24, 2026
冣jù(ju4)
The character 冣 (jù) means to assemble or collect, often in the context of gathering people or things together. It can also imply a meeting or convergence of items or individuals. While this character is less commonly used today, it serves as an older variant of 聚 (jù), which has similar meanings in modern contexts.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, gatherings often hold significant importance, such as family reunions during festivals or business meetings, reflecting the value placed on community and relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine a group of people (the top part 冂) coming together to form a circle (the bottom part 冢), symbolizing assembly or gathering. The pronunciation 'jù' can be remembered by thinking of 'juxtapose', as in placing things together.
Meanings of 冣
jù(ju4)
1to assemble, to collect, to meet
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Quick Contrast
聚 (jù) is the more commonly used modern term for gathering or assembling, while 冣 (jù) is an older variant.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a group of people (the top part 冂) coming together to form a circle (the bottom part 冢), symbolizing assembly or gathering. The pronunciation 'jù' can be remembered by thinking of 'juxtapose', as in placing things together.
Usage Notes
Learners should be cautious not to confuse 冣 with its more commonly used variant 聚. It tends to be used in more formal or literary contexts, so it's less frequent in everyday conversation. Ensure the correct tone is applied; 'jù' is pronounced with a falling tone.
HSK Study Tips
As this character is not included in the HSK levels, students should focus on its connection to 聚, which is a more commonly studied word. Understanding the nuances between these two can enhance vocabulary related to gathering and meetings.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, gatherings often hold significant importance, such as family reunions during festivals or business meetings, reflecting the value placed on community and relationships.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 冣 in casual conversation, thinking it's interchangeable with 聚. For example, saying '我想冣朋友' instead of '我想聚朋友' is incorrect; always opt for 聚 in informal contexts.
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Cultural Notes for 冣
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In traditional Chinese culture, gatherings often hold significant importance, such as family reunions during festivals or business meetings, reflecting the value placed on community and relationships.
Word Family of 冣
Words Containing This Character1
冣jùto mass
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 冣
冣 is an older variant of 聚, both meaning to assemble or gather, but 冣 is less commonly used in modern language.
It's better to use 聚 in everyday speech, as 冣 has a more formal or literary connotation.
It may not appear in many phrases, but understanding 聚 will help you with more common collocations.
