Usage and Nuances
The verb 积累 (jīlěi) primarily means "to accumulate" or "to amass" something over time, such as knowledge, experience, or capital. It often implies a gradual process that requires effort and persistence.
Common Collocations
- 积累经验 (jīlěi jīngyàn): accumulate experience, used when talking about gaining practical skills or knowledge through practice.
- 积累资金 (jīlěi zījīn): accumulate funds/capital, common in financial or business contexts.
- 积累知识 (jīlěi zhīshì): accumulate knowledge, often used in educational or self-improvement contexts.
Register and Tone
This word is neutral and formal enough to be used in both spoken and written Chinese, including academic, business, and everyday contexts.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse 积累 with 累 (lèi), which means "tired" or "fatigued." Although the character 累 appears in 积累, the meaning here is about accumulation, not fatigue.