积累

積累

jīlěi

verb HSK 4 #14,020

Meanings

Both characters mean 'to accumulate' - emphasizing gradual buildup over time.

他积累了很多工作经验。

Tā jīlěi le hěnduō gōngzuò jīngyàn.

He has accumulated a lot of work experience.

学习需要慢慢积累。

Xuéxí xūyào mànmàn jīlěi.

Learning requires gradual accumulation.

积累词汇是学语言最重要的。

Jīlěi cíhuì shì xué yǔyán zuì zhòngyào de.

Building up vocabulary is the most important thing in language learning.

mistakes

累 is pronounced lěi (3rd tone) here, meaning 'to accumulate'. Don't confuse with 累 (lèi, 4th tone) meaning 'tired'.

usage

Often used with 经验 (experience), 知识 (knowledge), 财富 (wealth), 词汇 (vocabulary). It implies a slow, steady process.

积 jī

累 lèi