组合

zǔhé
nounIntermediate💡 combination
general

A group or set of things that are joined or associated together.

他们组成了一个新的组合。

They formed a new combination.

💡

Can refer to groups of people, objects, or abstract concepts.

technical

In mathematics, a combination is a selection of items from a larger set where the order does not matter.

在组合数学中,组合是指从一组元素中选择若干元素的方式。

In combinatorics, a combination is a way of selecting several elements from a set.

💡

Distinct from permutations, where order matters.

informal

In music, a group of musicians or singers performing together.

这个乐队是一个非常受欢迎的组合。

This band is a very popular group.

💡

Often used to refer to pop or rock bands.

Collocations

组合拳combination punch组合锁combination lock组合词compound word

Related Phrases

组合拳phrase
a series of punches in boxing
组合锁phrase
a lock that requires a specific sequence of numbers

💡Pro Tip

Musical Groups

In Chinese, '组合' often refers to a musical group, especially in pop or rock music.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of '组合' can vary significantly depending on the context, so pay attention to the surrounding words.

📖Word Origin

From 组 (zǔ, 'group') + 合 (hé, 'to combine').

📝Usage Notes

In everyday language, often refers to groups of people or things working together. In technical contexts, can refer to mathematical combinations or musical groups.

Word Breakdown

group
root
+
to combine
root
汉英词典