Meanings of 湊
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凑 (còu) - use 凑 when emphasizing the act of gathering or assembling in a more casual or informal context, while 湊 can imply a more structured or purposeful assembly.
Be careful not to confuse 湊 (còu) with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. It is generally used in informal contexts, so avoid using it in very formal writing. Common collocations include 湊熱鬧 (còu rè nào), meaning to join in the fun.
Though 湊 is not part of the official HSK levels, it connects well with HSK 3 vocabulary related to gathering and organizing. Focus on how it combines with other characters to express more complex ideas of assembly.
Learners often confuse 湊 (còu) with 湯 (tāng, soup) due to similar pronunciation. Be cautious to use 湊 only when referring to gathering or assembling, not in culinary contexts.
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Etymology of 湊
water
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Case file: 湊
- 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half奏 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywater
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to piece together, to assemble in Chinese
“to piece together, to assemble” in Chinese is湊
The character 湊 (còu) means to piece together or to assemble. It is often used in contexts where things or ideas are brought together to form a whole, such as in organizing a group or collecting items. The nuance can imply a sense of gathering in a somewhat casual or informal manner.
When to use 湊
Be careful not to confuse 湊 (còu) with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. It is generally used in informal contexts, so avoid using it in very formal writing. Common collocations include 湊熱鬧 (còu rè nào), meaning to join in the fun.
湊 or something close to it
凑 (còu) - use 凑 when emphasizing the act of gathering or assembling in a more casual or informal context, while 湊 can imply a more structured or purposeful assembly.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 湊 (còu) with 湯 (tāng, soup) due to similar pronunciation. Be cautious to use 湊 only when referring to gathering or assembling, not in culinary contexts.
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Word Family of 湊
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Frequently Asked Questions about 湊
You can say '我們一起湊個熱鬧吧' (Let's gather together and have some fun).
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