采集

cǎi jí

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to gather
2. to collect
3. to harvest

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 收获 shōu huò 收获 shōu huò to harvest harvesting, often for agricultural produce: to harvest

Synonyms

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• 收集 shōu jí 收集 shōu jí to gather general gathering or collecting of items: to gather

Usage notes

Collocations

采集 is often used with 数据 (data) or 标本 (specimen), emphasizing systematic collection.

Common mistakes

采集 and 收集 both mean 'collect', but 采集 implies gathering by sampling or harvesting, not just accumulating items.

Example Sentences

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科学家在森林里 采集 植物标本。

The scientist collects plant specimens in the forest.

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Child Words of 采集

• 采 采 cǎi: to pick
• 采 采 cài: allotment to a feudal noble
• 集 集 jí: to gather