Usage of 募捐
The verb 募捐 (mùjuān) specifically means to collect or raise donations, usually money, for a charitable cause or public benefit. It is commonly used in contexts involving fundraising for disaster relief, poverty aid, or social welfare.
Common contexts
募捐 is often paired with words like 活动 (activity), 善款 (donations), or 资金 (funds). It implies an organized effort to gather contributions from the public or a community.
Collocations
- 募捐活动: fundraising event, used when describing organized campaigns.
- 募捐善款: to raise charitable donations, emphasizing the money collected.
- 公开募捐: public fundraising, highlighting transparency and openness.
Register and tone
This term is formal and often appears in news reports, official announcements, or charity campaigns. It is not used casually in everyday conversation unless discussing charity work.
Common confusion
Do not confuse 募捐 with 捐赠 (juānzèng), which means to donate or contribute. 募捐 focuses on the act of collecting donations, while 捐赠 emphasizes the act of giving.