결집하다
To gather or unite separate forces, opinions, or people into one cohesive whole for a specific purpose.
Examples
3 of 5우리는 힘을 결집해서 이겨내야 해.
We must unite our strengths and overcome this.
이번 행사는 흩어진 당원들의 마음을 결집하기 위해 마련되었습니다.
This event was organized to unite the hearts of the scattered party members.
모두의 의견을 한데 결집해 보자.
Let's gather everyone's opinions together.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gyeol (Knot) + Jip (Gather). Knotting things together as you gather them.
Quick Quiz
지역 발전을 위해 주민들의 의견을 한곳으로 ___ 것이 필요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 결집하는
Examples
우리는 힘을 결집해서 이겨내야 해.
everydayWe must unite our strengths and overcome this.
이번 행사는 흩어진 당원들의 마음을 결집하기 위해 마련되었습니다.
formalThis event was organized to unite the hearts of the scattered party members.
모두의 의견을 한데 결집해 보자.
informalLet's gather everyone's opinions together.
사회 운동은 대중의 분노를 조직적으로 결집하면서 시작된다.
academicSocial movements begin by systematically mobilizing public anger.
프로젝트의 성공을 위해 모든 팀원의 지혜를 결집해야 합니다.
businessTo succeed in the project, we must bring together the wisdom of all team members.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
총력 결집
uniting all available forces
여론 결집
rallying public opinion
Often Confused With
수집하다 is to collect items (stamps, data), while 결집하다 is to unite abstract power or people for a goal.
Usage Notes
Often used in political or social contexts to describe unity and mobilization.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for gathering physical objects like trash; use '줍다' or '수거하다' for that.
Memory Tip
Gyeol (Knot) + Jip (Gather). Knotting things together as you gather them.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 結 (knot/tie) and 集 (gather).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean society often emphasizes 'Dan-gyeol' (unity) and 'Gyeol-jip' during national crises (e.g., the gold-collecting campaign during the 1997 financial crisis).
Quick Quiz
지역 발전을 위해 주민들의 의견을 한곳으로 ___ 것이 필요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 결집하는
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