cai4 zaap6齊集齐集
Jyutpingcai4 zaap6
Yalechàih jaahp
Definition
To gather or assemble together in the same place at the same time.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the state of everyone being present in one location at the same time. It often implies a sense of readiness or completion before an event begins. Unlike more casual verbs for meeting up, this carries a slightly more formal or organized tone, suitable for group activities or planned events.
Examples
Everyone gather at the entrance, let's wait for him before we leave.
When can you all gather at the office for a meeting?
Related words
Common phrases
all gathered in one hall
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 集合, which is a more general term for assembling. 齊集 specifically emphasizes that everyone is present and accounted for, making it more about the result of the gathering than the act of coming together.
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Grammar guides
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