Meanings of 凝聚
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AI Study Notes for 凝聚
凝结 (níngjié) — use 凝聚 when emphasizing the process of bringing together or forming a cohesive whole, while 凝结 focuses more on the physical act of solidifying or crystallizing.
Be cautious with the tone of '凝聚'; the second character '聚' should be pronounced with a falling tone (4th tone). This word is more formal and is often used in academic or professional contexts, especially in discussions related to science or teamwork.
As an HSK 6 word, '凝聚' connects with other advanced vocabulary related to science (such as '化学' for chemistry) and teamwork (like '合作' for cooperation). Focus on using it in writing and discussions about both physical and abstract concepts.
Learners often confuse '凝聚' with '聚集', using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我们需要凝聚人' (We need to condense people) is incorrect; it should be '我们需要聚集人' (We need to gather people).
Pronunciation of 凝聚
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Component Characters
How to say to condense in Chinese
“to condense” in Chinese is凝聚
凝聚 (níng jù) means to condense or coagulate, often referring to the process of forming droplets or aggregating substances. It can be used in both scientific contexts, such as chemistry, and metaphorically to describe bringing people or ideas together in a cohesive manner.
When to use 凝聚
Be cautious with the tone of '凝聚'; the second character '聚' should be pronounced with a falling tone (4th tone). This word is more formal and is often used in academic or professional contexts, especially in discussions related to science or teamwork.
凝聚 or something close to it
凝结 (níngjié) — use 凝聚 when emphasizing the process of bringing together or forming a cohesive whole, while 凝结 focuses more on the physical act of solidifying or crystallizing.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '凝聚' with '聚集', using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我们需要凝聚人' (We need to condense people) is incorrect; it should be '我们需要聚集人' (We need to gather people).
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Grammar Patterns of 凝聚
凝聚 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 5 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.
Complete the Sentence
不过，缺乏的是一种内在的艺术____力。
What is missing, however, is an internal, artistic cohesion.
Example Sentences for 凝聚 (3)
Frequently Asked Questions about 凝聚
While '凝聚' is primarily used in formal or scientific contexts, you can use it metaphorically in conversations about teamwork or community.
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