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To gradually gather or collect something over time, often for future use or benefit.
Cô ấy tích lũy tiền tiết kiệm mỗi tháng.
She saves money every month.
Họ đang tích lũy kiến thức cho kỳ thi sắp tới.
They are accumulating knowledge for the upcoming exam.
Commonly used in contexts involving savings, experience, skills, or resources.
This phrase is frequently used in financial planning ('tích lũy tiền tiết kiệm'), career development ('tích lũy kinh nghiệm'), and personal growth ('tích lũy kiến thức').
The process of 'tích lũy' inherently involves time. It is not used for immediate or one-time actions.
Composed of 'tích' (to accumulate, store) and 'lũy' (to pile up, accumulate), both derived from classical Chinese '積' and '壘' respectively. The phrase reflects the compounding nature of accumulation.
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often implies a deliberate, patient process rather than sudden acquisition.