Common Meanings
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jí集
When pronounced as 'jí', it refers to birds perching or gathering on a tree, similar to 'birds settling on a branch'.
傍晚时分，许多小鸟会集在公园的树上唱歌
At dusk, many small birds gather on the park's trees to sing.
To gather, assemble, collect, or concentrate.
大家把注意力集中在当前的问题上。
Everyone should concentrate their attention on the current issue.
A collection or compilation of writings, such as an anthology, a volume of works, or complete works.
这本文集收录了他所有的诗歌作品。
This anthology includes all of his poetic works.
An episode or installment of a TV series, film, or novel; also a volume or collection within a larger publication.
我们今晚要看最新的一集。
We are watching the latest episode tonight.
A periodic market or fair where people gather to trade goods.
今天上午我们全家一起去赶集，买了很多实惠的东西。
This morning, our whole family went to the market fair together and bought many good deals.
In traditional Chinese bibliography, "jí" refers to the 'collected works' or 'belles-lettres' division, one of the four categories (经Jīng - classics, 史Shǐ - histories, 子Zǐ - masters, 集Jí - collected works) of classical Chinese literature.
他正在研究经史子集中的集部典籍。
He is studying the classics from the 'collected works' division within the four traditional categories of Chinese literature (Jīng, Shǐ, Zǐ, Jí).
To achieve; to succeed in completing a significant undertaking or great work.
他毕生致力于这项研究，但遗憾的是，最终功业未集。
He devoted his entire life to this research, but regrettably, his grand achievement was ultimately not realized.
A fundamental concept in mathematics, referring to a collection of distinct objects or elements; a set.
在数学中，集合是一个基本概念。
In mathematics, a set is a fundamental concept.
To gather or come together in a harmonious and amicable way; to be in accord (an archaic usage, similar to 辑).
邻里们和集一处，共享天伦之乐
The neighbors gathered harmoniously, sharing in the joy of family life.