1 to gather

2 to collect

1 material

2 data

3 makings

4 stuff

5 classifier: 个 gè

6 classifier: 种 zhǒng

1 stature

2 build (height and weight)

3 figure

1 to gather

2 to collect

3 collected works

4 classifier for sections of a TV series etc: episode

1 group

2 bloc

3 corporation

4 conglomerate

1 lit. not to shed a tear until one sees the coffin (idiom)

2 fig. refuse to be convinced until one is faced with grim reality

1 (idiom) to teach in line with the student's ability

1 using a talented person in an insignificant position (idiom)

2 a sledgehammer to crack a nut

1 collecting opinions is of wide benefit (idiom); to pool wisdom for mutual benefit

2 to profit from widespread suggestions

1 many hairs make a fur coat (idiom); many small contributions add up to sth big

2 many a mickle makes a muckle