wui6 seoi6薈萃荟萃

Jyutpingwui6 seoi6

Yalewuih seuih

動詞

Definition

To gather together, assemble, or cluster, typically used for abstract things.

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How it's used

Focuses on the gathering of abstract concepts, cultural elements, or high-quality items rather than physical crowds of people. It carries a formal and elegant tone, often appearing in written descriptions of places, exhibitions, or historical sites. Using it to describe a group of people waiting for a bus would sound unnatural and overly dramatic.

Examples

nei1呢dou6度wui6薈seoi6萃zo2咗hou2好do1多m4唔tung4同gwok3國gaa1家ge3嘅mei5美sik6食。

This place gathers cuisines from many different countries.

ni1呢go3個zin2展laam5覽wui6薈seoi6萃zo2咗dong1當doi6代ngai6藝seot6術ge3嘅zing1精waa4華。

This exhibition brings together the essence of contemporary art.

Common phrases

jan4人man4文wui6薈seoi6萃

a place where talented people and culture gather

zing1精jing1英wui6薈seoi6萃

a gathering of elites

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use it as a direct synonym for 聚集, but 薈萃 implies a collection of refined or significant things, whereas 聚集 is neutral and can apply to anything, including people or objects in a mundane setting.