HSK 4, v, 14 strokes, radical 耳, rank #2544, Medium
聚
jù
to assemble
HSK 4, v, 14 strokes, radical 耳, rank #2544, Medium
聚
jù
to mass
HSK 4, v, 14 strokes, radical 耳, rank #2544, Medium
聚
jù
to gather together
HSK 4, v, 14 strokes, radical 耳, rank #2544, Medium
聚
jù
to amass
HSK 4, v, 14 strokes, radical 耳, rank #2544, Medium
聚
jù
to polymerize
HSK 4, v, 14 strokes, radical 耳, rank #2544, Medium
聚
jù
to assemble, to collect, to meet
HSK 4, v, 14 strokes, radical 耳, rank #2544, Medium
jù(ju4) T4
1to congregate
2to assemble
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March 24, 2026
聚jù(ju4)
The character 聚 (jù) means to gather or assemble together, often referring to people or groups coming together for a specific purpose. It can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as collecting resources or ideas. This word is commonly used in social and organizational contexts, such as gatherings, meetings, or events.
Strokes14Radical耳Frequency#2544DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, gatherings such as family reunions and festivals are highly valued and often involve food; 聚 reflects this importance of community and togetherness. The concept of 聚 also plays a significant role during traditional celebrations like the Spring Festival.
Memory Tip
Imagine a group of people (the top part of 聚) coming together around a big pot (the bottom part, which resembles a cooking pot) to enjoy a meal. The 'jù' sound can remind you of 'jewels' gathering in a treasure chest, emphasizing the idea of collecting or assembling valuable things.
Meanings of 聚
jù(ju4)
1to congregate
2to assemble
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About 聚
聚Simplified
14Strokes
耳Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2544Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
聚 (gather) vs 合 (combine) — use 聚 when emphasizing the act of coming together, while 合 focuses on the merging or joining of elements.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a group of people (the top part of 聚) coming together around a big pot (the bottom part, which resembles a cooking pot) to enjoy a meal. The 'jù' sound can remind you of 'jewels' gathering in a treasure chest, emphasizing the idea of collecting or assembling valuable things.
Usage Notes
Be careful to use 聚 in contexts that imply a positive gathering or assembly, as it does not apply to every type of gathering (e.g., you wouldn't use it for a chaotic crowd). Common collocations include 聚会 (jùhuì, gathering/party) and 聚餐 (jùcān, dining together). Remember to pronounce it with the fourth tone to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
聚 is not part of HSK 1-6 but can be linked to other words about gathering or meeting, such as 会 (huì, meeting) and 见 (jiàn, to see). Focus on recognizing its usage in phrases related to social interactions, which can help expand vocabulary in conversational contexts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, gatherings such as family reunions and festivals are highly valued and often involve food; 聚 reflects this importance of community and togetherness. The concept of 聚 also plays a significant role during traditional celebrations like the Spring Festival.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 聚 with 组 (zǔ, to form or organize), leading to sentences like '我们要组在一起' (Wǒmen yào zǔ zài yīqǐ), which is incorrect. The correct phrase is '我们要聚在一起' (Wǒmen yào jù zài yīqǐ).
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Grammar Patterns of 聚
聚 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Conrad Black gave an excellent party that surpassed expectations.
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绿色和平组织设法聚集起足够数量的小船在海上拦截该船。
lǜ sè hé píng zǔ zhī shè fǎ jù jí qǐ zú gòu shù liáng de xiǎo chuán zài hǎi shàng lán jié gāi chuán。
Greenpeace managed to assemble enough boats to waylay the ship at sea.
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她的孩子们的生日聚会在街坊四邻里是最好、最讲究的。
tā de hái zǐ mén de shēng rì jù huì zài jiē fāng sì lín lǐ shì zuì hǎo、 、 zuì jiǎng jiū。
Her children had the best, most elaborate birthday parties in the neighborhood.
9
我们聚集在露台上,手里紧张地握着盛有冰镇葡萄酒的酒杯.
wǒ mén jù jí zài lòu tái shàng, , shǒu lǐ jǐn zhāng dì wò zháo shèng yǒu bīng zhèn pú táo jiǔ de jiǔ.
Nervously clutching our glasses of chilled wine, we gathered on the terrace.
10
路上不时会有吹聚起的积雪，泥泞而湿滑。
lù shàng bù shí huì yǒu chuī jù qǐ de jī xuě， ， ní nìng ér shī。
Here and there a drift across the road was wet and slushy.
Cultural Notes for 聚
💡Did you know?
'聚' is commonly used in phrases like '聚会' (gathering/party) and '聚餐' (dinner gathering), highlighting the importance of social gatherings in Chinese culture.
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, gatherings such as family reunions and festivals are highly valued and often involve food; 聚 reflects this importance of community and togetherness. The concept of 聚 also plays a significant role during traditional celebrations like the Spring Festival.
Word Family of 聚
Compounds2
骤zhou4sudden
驟zhou4procedure; sudden, abrupt; to gallop
Words Containing This Character20
聚会jùhuìparty聚會
聚jùto mass
聚集jùjíto assemble
团聚tuánjùto reunite團聚
凝聚níngjùto condense
相聚to assemble
汇聚huìjùconvergence匯聚
聚焦to focus
聚餐communal meal
凝聚力cohesion
集聚to assemble
积聚to coalesce積聚
聚光灯spotlight聚光燈
聚合to assemble together
聚在一起to get together
聚居to congregate
聚众to muster聚眾
聚合物polymer
聚首to gather
欢聚一堂to gather happily under one roof歡聚一堂
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Frequently Asked Questions about 聚
聚 (jù) and 集 (jí) both refer to gathering, but 聚 emphasizes the act of coming together, often in a more spontaneous or informal context. 集 usually implies a more organized collection or assembly, such as gathering items or people for a specific purpose.
Yes, 聚 is often found in phrases like '聚会' (jùhuì), meaning 'gathering' or 'party.' It's also used in '聚集' (jùjí), which means 'to assemble or to congregate.' These phrases are commonly used in everyday conversation.
聚 (jù) means to congregate or to gather together. It can refer to people coming together in one place or the act of amassing things. The character is commonly used in contexts involving assembly or grouping.
You can use 聚 (jù) in sentences like '我们在公园聚会' (Wǒmen zài gōngyuán jùhuì) which means 'We gather at the park.' It's often used to indicate the action of coming together for a purpose or event.
Common phrases include 聚会 (jùhuì, party) and 聚餐 (jùcān, to gather for a meal).
Yes, 聚 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, such as business meetings or family gatherings.
You can say '我们每周聚一次' (Wǒmen měi zhōu jù yīcì), meaning 'We gather once a week.'
