聚积 (jù jī) — to accumulate (gradually, over time); to collect (of dust, wealth, experience, etc.); to build up
Definition
聚积 emphasizes gradual build-up of something concrete and physical (dust, water, wealth, experience) over time. Unlike 积累 jīlěi, which is used more for abstract knowledge or capital, 聚积 often takes a material or experiential mass noun as its object.
verb
to accumulate (gradually, over time)to collect (of dust, wealth, experience, etc.)to build up
Examples
- 聚积。Qiáng jiǎo jù jī le yī céng hòu hòu de huī chén.A thick layer of dust has accumulated in the corner of the wall.
- 聚积。Duō nián de jīng yàn jù jī chéng le tā dú tè de fēng gé.Years of experience built up into his unique style.
- 聚积。Yǔ shuǐ zài dī wā chù jù jī qǐ lái.Rainwater accumulated in the low-lying areas.
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