集中

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 上课时要集中注意力。▶ —
   In class you must concentrate your attention.
2. 把分散的力量集中起来。▶ —
   Gather the scattered forces together.

Collocations

Mnemonic

集 jí "to gather" + 中 zhōng "center": to gather to the center. 集 shows birds 隹 flocking onto a tree 木. Means ① to concentrate (attention) ② to gather (people, resources). Opposite of 分散 (to scatter).

Related

Quick check

1. What is an antonym of 集中?

   • 分散 (to scatter)
   • 聚集 (to gather)
   • 集合 (to assemble)
   • 专注 (to focus)