to assemble, to collect, to meet

JLPT N5 14 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Usage of

The character (jù) primarily means 'to gather' or 'to assemble.' It is commonly used to describe people coming together for social events, meetings, or collective activities. can be used both as a verb meaning 'to gather' and as part of compound words like 聚会 (jùhuì, gathering) or 聚餐 (jùcān, dinner gathering).

Common Collocations

  • 聚会 (jùhuì): a social gathering or party.
  • 聚集 (jùjí): to assemble or congregate, often used for people or things.
  • 聚餐 (jùcān): a meal where people gather, often for celebration or socializing.

Nuances and Usage Tips

When using , the focus is on the act of coming together or collecting. It often implies a planned or intentional gathering rather than a random crowd. is more formal than some synonyms like (còu), which can mean to gather but often with a sense of improvisation.

Avoid confusing with (jí), which also means to gather but is more neutral and often used for abstract collections (like data or ideas). emphasizes physical or social gathering.

Register and Tone

is neutral and suitable for both spoken and written Chinese. It is common in everyday conversation, especially when talking about social events or meetings.

Summary

Use when you want to talk about people or things coming together intentionally, especially in social or organized contexts. It appears frequently in compound words related to gatherings and meetings.

Example Sentences

We will gather at the café tomorrow evening.

He likes to gather friends to play games together.

The company dinner gathering is a regular monthly event.