Meanings of 采集
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AI Study Notes for 采集
收集 (shōu jí) vs 采集 (cǎi jí): use 收集 when emphasizing the act of collecting items that are already available, while 采集 suggests gathering items from their natural state or source.
Be careful not to confuse 采集 with similar verbs like 收集 (shōu jí), which specifically means 'to collect' information or items over time rather than the active process of gathering. This word is generally neutral in register, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
As an HSK 6 word, 采集 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to nature, research, and data collection. Focus on its usage in both academic writing and conversational contexts to enhance versatility.
Learners often confuse 采集 with 收集, leading to incorrect usage in contexts like '数据采集' (data collection) instead of the more precise '数据收集'. Always ensure the context fits the action of gathering rather than merely collecting.
Pronunciation of 采集
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Component Characters
How to say to gather in Chinese
“to gather” in Chinese is采集
采集 (cǎi jí) refers to the action of gathering or collecting items, often used in contexts such as harvesting crops, collecting data, or gathering resources from nature. This word conveys a sense of actively searching for and obtaining something valuable, whether it be physical materials or information.
When to use 采集
Be careful not to confuse 采集 with similar verbs like 收集 (shōu jí), which specifically means 'to collect' information or items over time rather than the active process of gathering. This word is generally neutral in register, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
采集 or something close to it
收集 (shōu jí) vs 采集 (cǎi jí): use 收集 when emphasizing the act of collecting items that are already available, while 采集 suggests gathering items from their natural state or source.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 采集 with 收集, leading to incorrect usage in contexts like '数据采集' (data collection) instead of the more precise '数据收集'. Always ensure the context fits the action of gathering rather than merely collecting.
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Grammar Patterns of 采集
采集 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 3 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.
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不用说，所有这些都是从电台报道中____来的二手材料。
All this, needless to say, had been culled second-hand from radio reports.
Example Sentences for 采集 (4)
Frequently Asked Questions about 采集
No, 采集 can also refer to collecting data, information, or other resources, not just physical items.
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