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March 24, 2026
簇拥(簇擁)cùyōng(cu4yong1)
簇拥 (cù yōng) means to crowd around someone or something, often in a protective or supportive manner. This term is commonly used in contexts where a group of people gathers closely around a person, such as fans surrounding a celebrity or supporters rallying around a leader.
Frequency#39104DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of group support is significant, especially during public events, such as parades or political rallies, where a figure is often surrounded by supporters as a show of loyalty and strength.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'cluster' (簇) of people 'embracing' (拥) someone they admire. Visualize this group tightly surrounding the individual, making it hard for anyone to get through, highlighting the concept of closeness and support.
Meanings of 簇拥
cùyōng(cu4yong1)
1to crowd around
2to escort
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About 簇拥
簇拥Simplified
簇擁Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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围绕 (wéi rào) - use 簇拥 when emphasizing a protective or supportive gathering, while 围绕 is more neutral and can imply simply surrounding without the same connotation of support.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'cluster' (簇) of people 'embracing' (拥) someone they admire. Visualize this group tightly surrounding the individual, making it hard for anyone to get through, highlighting the concept of closeness and support.
Usage Notes
簇拥 is typically used in informal contexts to describe a gathering of people. Be careful with the tones; using the wrong tone can lead to misunderstandings. Common collocations include 簇拥着 (cù yōng zhe) meaning 'crowding around'.
HSK Study Tips
While 簇拥 is not a standard HSK word, it is useful for learners at HSK 4 and above due to its descriptive nature. Focus on the combination of the characters: 簇 (cluster) and 拥 (hug/embrace) to understand its meaning.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of group support is significant, especially during public events, such as parades or political rallies, where a figure is often surrounded by supporters as a show of loyalty and strength.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 簇拥 with just 拥, forgetting the clustering aspect. A common mistake is saying '拥着' instead of '簇拥着' when describing a group gathering.
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Cultural Notes for 簇拥
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In Chinese culture, the concept of group support is significant, especially during public events, such as parades or political rallies, where a figure is often surrounded by supporters as a show of loyalty and strength.
Frequently Asked Questions about 簇拥
No, 簇拥 is typically used in informal contexts, such as conversations or news articles.
Yes, it can be used to describe animals that gather closely around an individual.
Some synonyms include 围绕 (wéi rào), meaning 'to encircle', and 拥抱 (yōng bào), meaning 'to embrace'.
