This is the 2036th most frequent Chinese word.
集结
"集结" means "to assemble" or "to gather together."
The word '集结' here is used to describe people coming together in an organized manner for a specific purpose, namely preparing for departure.
士兵们在广场上集结准备出发。
The soldiers assembled in the square to prepare to depart.
In this instance, '集结' indicates individuals gathering together with a shared goal, specifically protesting for environmental motivations.
广场上的人群集结在一起为环保抗议。
The crowd in the square assembled together for an environmental protest.
Here, '集结' metaphorically refers to the act of pooling resources or efforts to strengthen one's capability to handle a task or challenge.