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凝聚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
凝聚níngjùto condenseHSK 7, v, rank #15430, Hard
凝聚níngjùto coagulateHSK 7, v, rank #15430, Hard
凝聚níngjùcoacervation (i.e. form tiny droplets)HSK 7, v, rank #15430, Hard
凝聚níngjùaggregationHSK 7, v, rank #15430, Hard
凝聚níngjùcoherentHSK 7, v, rank #15430, Hard
níngjù(ning2ju4) T2
  1. 1to condense
  2. 2to coagulate
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March 24, 2026
凝聚níngjù(ning2ju4)

凝聚 (níng jù) means to condense or coagulate, often referring to the process of forming droplets or aggregating substances. It can be used in both scientific contexts, such as chemistry, and metaphorically to describe bringing people or ideas together in a cohesive manner.

Frequency#15430DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

The concept of '凝聚' is often highlighted in Chinese culture, especially in discussions about community and harmony, where bringing people together is valued. It reflects the importance of unity in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Think of '凝' as a drop of water slowly forming and '聚' as gathering. Imagine a rain cloud that condenses water droplets before they fall, symbolizing the gathering of ideas or people into a unified whole.

Meanings of 凝聚

níngjù(ning2ju4)
1to condense
2to coagulate
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About 凝聚

凝聚Simplified
Strokes
Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#15430Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 凝聚

Quick Contrast

凝结 (níngjié) — use 凝聚 when emphasizing the process of bringing together or forming a cohesive whole, while 凝结 focuses more on the physical act of solidifying or crystallizing.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of '凝' as a drop of water slowly forming and '聚' as gathering. Imagine a rain cloud that condenses water droplets before they fall, symbolizing the gathering of ideas or people into a unified whole.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone of '凝聚'; the second character '聚' should be pronounced with a falling tone (4th tone). This word is more formal and is often used in academic or professional contexts, especially in discussions related to science or teamwork.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, '凝聚' connects with other advanced vocabulary related to science (such as '化学' for chemistry) and teamwork (like '合作' for cooperation). Focus on using it in writing and discussions about both physical and abstract concepts.

Cultural Note

The concept of '凝聚' is often highlighted in Chinese culture, especially in discussions about community and harmony, where bringing people together is valued. It reflects the importance of unity in Chinese society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '凝聚' with '聚集', using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我们需要凝聚人' (We need to condense people) is incorrect; it should be '我们需要聚集人' (We need to gather people).

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Component Characters

níngto congeal
16 strokes
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to congregate
HSK 414 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 凝聚

凝聚 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

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不过,缺乏的是一种内在的艺术____力。

What is missing, however, is an internal, artistic cohesion.

Example Sentences for 凝聚 (3)

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不过,缺乏的是一种内在的艺术凝聚力。

bù guò, , quē fá de shì yī zhǒng nèi zài de yì shù níng jù。

What is missing, however, is an internal, artistic cohesion.
2
云是由凝聚的水蒸气构成的.

yún shì yóu níng jù de shuǐ zhēng qì gòu chéng de.

Clouds are formations of condensed water vapour.
3
我们十分详细地讨论了浓密的冷分子云如何凝聚成原恒星.

wǒ mén shí fēn xiáng xì dì tǎo lùn le nóng mì de lěng fēn zǐ yún rú hé níng jù chéng yuán héng xīng.

We recounted in detail how dense, cool molecular clouds condense into protostars.

Cultural Notes for 凝聚

🏮Cultural insight

The concept of '凝聚' is often highlighted in Chinese culture, especially in discussions about community and harmony, where bringing people together is valued. It reflects the importance of unity in Chinese society.

Frequently Asked Questions about 凝聚

While '凝聚' is primarily used in formal or scientific contexts, you can use it metaphorically in conversations about teamwork or community.