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凑
còu
Description
"凑"的意思是把东西或人聚在一起，也可以表示利用某个机会。
"凑" means to gather things or people together, and can also mean to take advantage of an opportunity.
比如我们说"凑钱"、"凑热闹"，都很常用。
For example, we often say "凑钱" (pool money) or "凑热闹" (join the fun).
Meanings
凑còu
to gather or pool together
大家凑钱买了一个蛋糕。
Everyone pooled money to buy a cake.
凑còu
to move close to; to approach
他凑到我耳边小声说话。
He leaned close to whisper in my ear.
凑còu
to take advantage of an opportunity
我想凑这个机会去旅游。
I want to seize this opportunity to travel.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
凑 often implies bringing things together bit by bit or making do with what's available.
- Etymology
originally meant water flowing together, extended to 'gather/converge'.
In videos
“也就只凑那么一本”
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