Definition
聚集一堂 is a four-character set phrase meaning 'to gather together in one place', often used for formal or celebratory occasions where many people assemble — a conference, a banquet, a family reunion. The literal breakdown is 聚集 (gather/assemble) + 一堂 (in one hall/room). It's more literary and elevated than the plain verb 在一起, and carries a sense of unity or shared purpose.
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to gather together in one place (formal/literary)
Examples
- 聚集一堂，。Láizì gè dì de zhuānjiā jù jí yī táng, gòngtóng tǎolùn qìhòu biànhuà wèntí.Experts from various places gathered together to discuss climate change issues.
- ，聚集一堂，。Chúxī yè, quán jiā rén jù jí yī táng, yìqǐ chī niányèfàn.On New Year's Eve, the whole family gathered together to eat the reunion dinner.
- ，聚集一堂，。Zhè cì lùntán shang, gè jiè lǐngxiù jù jí yī táng, fēnxiǎng jīngyàn.At this forum, leaders from all walks of life gathered together to share experiences.
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