Definition
累积 (lěi jī) means 'to accumulate gradually over time', emphasizing a steady, incremental buildup (like snow or experience). It is similar to 积累 (jī lěi, HSK4), but 积累 is more general and common for abstract things like knowledge; 累积 often implies a physical or metaphorical layering. 积攒 (jī zǎn, HSK7) focuses on saving small amounts (especially money), while 累积 is broader.
verb
to accumulate (gradually over time)
Easily confused
- 累计lěi jìsound-aliketo accumulate to (a total), to add up to
Examples
- 累积。Duō nián gōngzuò lěi jī le fēngfù de jīngyàn.Many years of work have accumulated rich experience.
- ，累积。Měitiān cún yì diǎn, qián jiù huì zhújiàn lěi jī.Save a little every day, and the money will gradually accumulate.
- 累积，。Yālì chángqī bú shìfàng huì lěi jī, yǐngxiǎng jiànkāng.If stress is not released for a long time, it will accumulate and affect health.
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