集

• 拼音: jí
• 汉字拆解: 集 = 隹 (short-tailed bird) + 木 (tree), birds gathering on a tree

含义

Episode (of a TV series); volume or collection; also a measure word for episodes.

Commonly used as a measure word for episodes of TV dramas, variety shows, or documentaries. Also means a collection or compilation (e.g., 诗集 poetry collection). Can function as a verb meaning 'to gather' in literary contexts.

例句

1. 这部电视剧一共有五十集，我已经追到第三十集了。
2. 他最近出版了一本散文集，收录了过去十年的作品。
3. 下一集的预告看起来很精彩，我迫不及待想看了。

用法指南

语境: entertainment, publishing, media

语气: casual

正确说法

• 这部剧你看到第几集了？(Which episode are you on?)
• 这是他的第三本诗集。(This is his third poetry collection.)

错误说法

• 用集来计量电影 (Movies use 部, not 集 — 集 is for serialized content)

起源与历史

Originally meant 'to gather' (鸟在木 — birds gathering on a tree). Extended to mean a collection or episode.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal