积积
Basic Meaning
v
Often describes a gradual process of collecting material things (e.g., money, water) or intangible things (e.g., experience). The idiom 积少成多 exemplifies this sense.
to accumulate; to gather over time
由少到多聚集起来。
Words:
积聚积蓄积钱积少成多积水成渊积土成山
Sentences:
- 他平时节俭，慢慢积了很多钱。He is frugal and has gradually accumulated a lot of money.
- 我们每天学习一点，知识就会慢慢积起来。If we learn a little every day, knowledge will gradually accumulate.
- 积少成多是个好习惯。'Many a little makes a muckle' (Accumulating little bits makes a lot) is a good habit.
adj
Describes a state or condition that has built up over a long period, often negative (e.g., resentment, bad habits, entrenched problems).
accumulated; longstanding
经过长时间积累所形成的。
Words:
积怨积弊积习难改积重难返积习
Sentences:
- 他们之间的矛盾是多年的积怨。The conflict between them is longstanding resentment.
- 他抽烟的积习很难改掉。His longstanding smoking habit is hard to break.
n
A mathematical term. In arithmetic, '积' is the answer when numbers are multiplied.
product; the result of multiplication
乘积，乘法运算的得数。
Words:
乘积求积积数
Sentences:
- 三乘以四的积是十二。The product of three multiplied by four is twelve.
- 老师让我们求这两个数的积。The teacher asked us to find the product of these two numbers.
Writing & Component
Radical禾
Structureleft_right
Stroke Count10
Strokes丿一丨丿丶丨𠃍一丿丶