Definition
聚首 is a literary verb meaning 'to gather together' or 'to meet (in a group)'. It's a separable verb (离合词): the object 首 can split off when inserting time, place, or measure words — e.g. 聚过一次首 ('gathered once'). It's used in formal or written contexts, often for reunions or conferences.
v.o.
(formal) to gather togetherto meet (of a group)
Examples
- 聚首。Lǎo péngyoumen měi nián Chūnjié dōu huì jù shǒu yí cì.Old friends gather once every Spring Festival.
- ，。Tāmen shàngcì jù guò yí cì shǒu, liáo de hěn kāixīn.They gathered once last time and had a great chat.
- 聚首。Láizì gè dì de xuézhě jiāng zài Běijīng jù shǒu.Scholars from all over will gather in Beijing.
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