Definitions

zǎn (verb) to collect; to accumulate; to save
cuán (verb) to bring together

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character '攒' originates from the semantic fusion of the hand radical '扌' and the component '赞', the latter in its traditional form '贊' implying notions of support and value, which collectively anchor the character in manual acts of collection or accumulation. Its structural composition has persisted through time, with the traditional variant '攢' retaining identical components. Over its historical development, the character diverged into two distinct meanings tied to separate readings: pronounced 'zǎn', it specifically denotes the gradual amassing or hoarding of resources, often money, while as 'cuán', it refers to the active assembly or clustering of objects or individuals. This evolution in meaning reflects a shift from a general sense of gathering to more specialized concepts of frugal saving and concerted aggregation, all while maintaining its core graphical integrity.

Example Sentences Hide

了很多钱。

Wǒ zǎnle hěn duō qián.

I saved up a lot of money.

他正在钱买车。

Tā zhèngzài zǎn qián mǎi chē.

He is saving money to buy a car.

了很多邮票。

Tā zǎnle hěn duō yóupiào.

She has collected many stamps.

为了旅行我了三个月工资。

Wèile lǚxíng wǒ zǎnle sān gè yuè gōngzī.

For the trip, I saved three months' salary.

大家在一起讨论问题。

Dàjiā cuán zài yīqǐ tǎolùn wèntí.

Everyone gathered together to discuss the problem.

虽然收入不高但他还是下了一笔钱。

Suīrán shōurù bù gāo dàn tā háishì zǎn xiàle yī bǐ qián.

Although his income is not high, he still managed to save a sum of money.

这台机器是由多个零件成的。

Zhè tái jīqì shì yóu duō gè língjiàn cuán chéng de.

This machine is assembled from multiple parts.

通过不断投资他下了可观的财富。

Tōngguò bùduàn tóuzī tā zǎn xiàle kěguān de cáifù.

Through continuous investment, he accumulated considerable wealth.