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    Using 采集 (cǎijí) to mean "to collect"

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    Explanation

    采集 (cǎijí) is a verb meaning "to collect" or "to gather," especially in scientific or systematic contexts. It is used when gathering samples, specimens, or data. For example, 采集到了标本 means "collected specimens."

    Examples

    • 研究人员正在山上采集植物样本。

      yánjiū rényuán zhèngzài shān shàng cǎijí zhíwù yàngběn.

      Researchers are collecting plant samples on the mountain.

    • 我们需要采集更多的数据才能得出结论。

      wǒmen xūyào cǎijí gèng duō de shùjù cáinéng déchū jiélùn.

      We need to collect more data before we can draw conclusions.

    • 他每天早上去田里采集新鲜的草药。

      tā měitiān zǎoshang qù tián lǐ cǎijí xīnxiān de cǎoyào.

      He goes to the fields every morning to collect fresh herbs.

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