zik1 zeoi6積聚积聚
Jyutpingzik1 zeoi6
Yalejīk jeuih
Definition
To accumulate, store up, or gather in one place.
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How it's used
While this word is used in formal writing, it is also perfectly acceptable in spoken Cantonese for describing the gradual buildup of things over time. It carries a slightly more serious or analytical tone than simply saying 儲埋. It is frequently used in contexts involving health, finance, or physical matter like dirt or water.
Examples
A lot of dust has accumulated here.
Are you trying to accumulate wealth to buy a flat?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 儲埋, which is more casual and implies a deliberate act of saving or collecting items. Use 積聚 when the process is passive or happens naturally over time, such as dust or stress, rather than an active choice to keep something.
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Grammar guides
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