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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
团聚tuánjùto reuniteHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #7053, Very Hard
团聚tuánjùto have a reunionHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #7053, Very Hard
tuánjù(tuan2ju4)tuan ju T2
  1. 1to reunite
  2. 2to have a reunion
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March 24, 2026

团聚(團聚)tuánjù(tuan2ju4)

团聚 (tuánjù) means to reunite or come together after a period of separation. It is commonly used in contexts such as family gatherings, festivals, and significant life events where individuals reconnect with loved ones. The term carries a sense of warmth and emotional significance, often highlighting the importance of familial bonds.

Strokes20Frequency#7053DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

团聚 is especially significant during the Chinese New Year, a time when families prioritize coming together after being apart, regardless of distance. This highlights the cultural value placed on family unity in Chinese society.

Memory tip

Imagine a round (团, tuán) table where everyone gathers to share stories and food, symbolizing unity and togetherness. The character 聚 (jù) suggests gathering, as if pulling everyone in for a warm embrace, making it easier to remember that this word means 'to reunite'.

Meanings of 团聚

tuánjù(tuan2ju4)
1to reunite
2to have a reunion
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About 团聚

团聚Simplified
團聚Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

团圆 (tuányuán) vs 团聚 (tuánjù): Use 团圆 when emphasizing the completion of a family reunion, often during festivals, while 团聚 focuses on the act of reuniting after separation.

Usage Notes

团聚 is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, often during holidays like the Spring Festival when families reunite. A common mistake is to confuse it with 聚会 (jùhuì), which specifically means 'gathering' without the familial connotation. Always remember to use the correct tones: tuán (2nd tone) and jù (4th tone).

HSK Study Tips

团聚 is not listed in the HSK vocabulary but is relevant for learners at HSK 4 and above due to its emotional and social implications. Students should focus on related words like 家庭 (jiātíng - family) and 友谊 (yǒuyì - friendship) to understand the context of reunions better.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 团聚 when referring to casual get-togethers with friends, which is incorrect. Instead, use 聚会 (jùhuì) for such occasions. For example, saying '我们今天团聚' (Wǒmen jīntiān tuánjù - 'We are reuniting today') would be inappropriate if it's a casual hangout.

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Component characters

团tuánround
HSK 56 strokes囗
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聚jùto congregate
HSK 414 strokes耳
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How to say to reunite in Chinese

“to reunite” in Chinese is团聚tuánjù

团聚 (tuánjù) means to reunite or come together after a period of separation. It is commonly used in contexts such as family gatherings, festivals, and significant life events where individuals reconnect with loved ones. The term carries a sense of warmth and emotional significance, often highlighting the importance of familial bonds.

When to use 团聚

团聚 is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, often during holidays like the Spring Festival when families reunite. A common mistake is to confuse it with 聚会 (jùhuì), which specifically means 'gathering' without the familial connotation. Always remember to use the correct tones: tuán (2nd tone) and jù (4th tone).

团聚 or something close to it

团圆 (tuányuán) vs 团聚 (tuánjù): Use 团圆 when emphasizing the completion of a family reunion, often during festivals, while 团聚 focuses on the act of reuniting after separation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 团聚 when referring to casual get-togethers with friends, which is incorrect. Instead, use 聚会 (jùhuì) for such occasions. For example, saying '我们今天团聚' (Wǒmen jīntiān tuánjù - 'We are reuniting today') would be inappropriate if it's a casual hangout.

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团聚 specifically refers to family reunions, while 聚会 is more general and can refer to any social gathering.

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