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采集

cǎi jí
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

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

Word relationships

Related words

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收获
shōu huò

to harvest

harvesting, often for agricultural produce

Synonyms

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收集
shōu jí

to gather

general gathering or collecting of items

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
cǎi

to pick

采
cài

allotment to a feudal noble

集
jí

to gather