采集 cǎijí to gather
to gather; to collect; to harvest
How to remember 采集: 采 pick + 集 to gather = to gather.
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How it is used
- To collect/gather/harvest (samples, data, specimens) - 采集样本 (cǎijí yàngběn) to collect samples, 采集数据 (cǎijí shùjù) to gather data.
- Implies systematic gathering from nature or sources for study/use; contrast casual 收集 (shōují, to collect as a hobby).
- Common in science, fieldwork, and information gathering.