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聚
jù
to congregate
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)ju 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.
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.
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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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.
When to use 聚
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.
聚 or something close to it
聚 (gather) vs 合 (combine) — use 聚 when emphasizing the act of coming together, while 合 focuses on the merging or joining of elements.
What learners get wrong
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.
I asked McKeown if the reunion was meant to achieve closure.
4
这将成为最棒的聚会。
zhè jiāng chéngwéi zuì bàng de jùhuì。
It was going to be a party to end all parties.
5
不过，缺乏的是一种内在的艺术凝聚力。
búguò， quēfá de shì yī zhǒng nèizài de yìshù níngjù lì。
What is missing, however, is an internal, artistic cohesion.
6
康拉德·布莱克举办了一次远超人们预期的精彩聚会。
Kāng lā dé· bù lái kè jǔbàn le yī cì yuǎn chāo rénmen yùqī de jīngcǎi jùhuì。
Conrad Black gave an excellent party that surpassed expectations.
7
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。
lǜsè hépíng zǔzhī shèfǎ jùjí qǐ zúgòu shùliàng de xiǎo chuán zài hǎi shàng lán jié gāi chuán。
Greenpeace managed to assemble enough boats to waylay the ship at sea.
8
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 háizi men de shēngrì jùhuì zài jiēfang sì lín lǐ shì zuìhǎo、 zuì jiǎngjiu de。
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.
wǒmen jùjí zài lòu táishàng, shǒulǐ jǐnzhāng dì wò zhe chéng yǒu bīng zhèn pútaojiǔ de jiǔ bēi.
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。
lùshang bùshí huì yǒu chuī jù qǐ de jī xuě， nínìng ér shī huá。
Here and there a drift across the road was wet and slushy.
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Cultural Notes for 聚
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'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.
Word Family of 聚
Compounds2
骤zhòusudden
驟zhòuprocedure; 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xiāngjùto assemble
汇聚huìjùconvergence匯聚
聚焦jùjiāoto focus
聚餐jùcāncommunal meal
凝聚力níngjùlìcohesion
集聚jíjùto assemble
积聚jījùto coalesce積聚
聚光灯jùguāngdēngspotlight聚光燈
聚合jùhéto assemble together
聚在一起jùzàiyìqǐto get together
聚居jùjūto congregate
聚众jùzhòngto muster聚眾
聚合物jùhéwùpolymer
聚首jùshǒuto gather
欢聚一堂huānjùyìtángto 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.'
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