搜集

sōují

to gather

HSK 6

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

"搜集" means to search for and gather materials, information, or evidence. It is often used in formal or academic contexts where systematic collection is involved.

Common Contexts

You will see "搜集" used when talking about collecting data, evidence, or information for reports, investigations, or research.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 搜集资料: to collect materials or data, commonly used in academic or work settings.
  • 搜集证据: to collect evidence, often used in legal or police contexts.
  • 搜集信息: to gather information, a general phrase for collecting various types of info.

Usage Notes

"搜集" emphasizes the active process of searching and gathering. It differs from "收集" which also means to collect but can be more general or casual. "搜集" often implies a more deliberate or thorough search.

Avoid confusing "搜集" with "搜索" which means to search or look for something but does not necessarily include the idea of gathering or collecting.

例文

他花了很多时间搜集资料准备报告。

Tā huāle hěn duō shíjiān sōují zīliào zhǔnbèi bàogào.

He spent a lot of time collecting materials to prepare the report.

警方正在搜集证据以破案。

Jǐngfāng zhèngzài sōují zhèngjù yǐ pò'àn.

The police are collecting evidence to solve the case.

我们需要搜集更多的用户反馈来改进产品。

Wǒmen xūyào sōují gèng duō de yònghù fǎnkuì lái gǎijìn chǎnpǐn.

We need to collect more user feedback to improve the product.