B2 Expression Formal 8 min read

整合产业资源

zhěnghé chǎnyè zīyuán

Integrate industrial resources

Literally: Integrate industry resources

In 15 Seconds

  • Expertly combining tech, money, and talent for a bigger goal.
  • A strategic 'Power Move' used in business and tech circles.
  • Sounds ambitious, professional, and very big-picture focused.
  • Common in pitch decks, news headlines, and job interviews.

Meaning

Think of this phrase as the ultimate 'Power Move' in the business world. It’s about taking messy, scattered pieces like funding, technology, and talent and weaving them into a single, unstoppable machine. It suggests a high-level ability to connect dots that others don't even see, turning a group of separate companies or tools into a unified ecosystem.

Key Examples

3 of 10
1

Pitching a startup to investors

我们的核心竞争力在于能够高效地`整合产业资源`。

Our core competitiveness lies in our ability to efficiently integrate industry resources.

2

Discussing a successful project on LinkedIn

通过`整合产业资源`,我们成功缩短了产品的研发周期。

By integrating industry resources, we successfully shortened the product development cycle.

3

Explaining the strategy of a tech giant like Xiaomi

小米通过`整合产业资源`,建立了一个庞大的智能家居生态链。

Xiaomi established a huge smart home ecosystem chain by integrating industry resources.

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Cultural Background

The phrase `整合产业资源` became a cornerstone of Chinese business language during the 'Internet Plus' (互联网+) era of the 2010s. In a country that industrialized at breakneck speed, the ability to 'link up' different sectors—like connecting traditional manufacturing with high-tech e-commerce—was seen as the key to the next economic leap. It reflects a cultural value of 'holism' and 'synergy' (协同), where the group's collective power is always greater than the sum of its parts. This 'ecosystem' mindset is why Chinese tech giants like Alibaba or Tencent aren't just one company, but a massive web of 'integrated resources.'

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The 'Ecosystem' Link

Always pair this phrase with '生态' (ecosystem) in business meetings. Saying you want to '整合产业资源,打造行业生态' will make you sound like a genius.

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Don't 'Integrate' Your Dinner

Using this for non-business, everyday tasks makes you sound like a 'corporate zombie.' Keep it for the boardroom, not the living room.

In 15 Seconds

  • Expertly combining tech, money, and talent for a bigger goal.
  • A strategic 'Power Move' used in business and tech circles.
  • Sounds ambitious, professional, and very big-picture focused.
  • Common in pitch decks, news headlines, and job interviews.

What It Means

Have you ever looked at a giant app like WeChat and wondered how one company can handle payments, social media, and food delivery all at once? That is the result of someone who knows how to 整合产业资源. In plain English, it means 'integrating industrial resources,' but the vibe is much cooler than that. It’s the art of the 'Master Connector.' It’s not just about having things; it’s about making them talk to each other to create something bigger. When you use this phrase, you’re talking about strategy, efficiency, and big-picture thinking. It’s the difference between owning a bunch of car parts and actually building a Ferrari. You’re taking the 'silos' of an industry—like suppliers, tech partners, and distributors—and smashing them together to create synergy. It carries a heavy weight of competence. If a CEO says this, they are promising a revolution, not just a small tweak. It’s a very 'big brain' phrase that makes you sound like you’re ready to run a Fortune 500 company.

How To Use It

You’ll mostly hear this in professional settings, but it’s creeping into the 'hustle culture' side of social media too. To use it correctly, you need a 'subject' (the person or company doing the work) and an 'object' (the specific industry or resources). For example, 小王擅长整合产业资源 means 'Xiao Wang is great at integrating industry resources.' You use it when you want to emphasize that someone isn't just working hard, they are working *smart* by using what’s already available in the market. Think of it like a chef who doesn't grow their own vegetables but knows exactly which farm has the best carrots and which butcher has the best beef. In a sentence, it usually functions as a verb phrase. It’s great for LinkedIn bios, pitch decks, or when you’re trying to impress your boss during a quarterly review. Just don't use it while ordering bubble tea—unless you're planning to buy the whole tea supply chain, which would be a very bold move indeed.

Formality & Register

This phrase lives in the 'Neutral to Formal' zone. You won't find it in a casual text to your mom about what's for dinner (unless your mom is a venture capitalist). However, it is the bread and butter of Chinese business news, tech blogs, and government reports. It sits comfortably at the B2 level because while the words are common, the way they are combined is specific to professional discourse. If you’re at a networking event in Shanghai or Shenzhen, this is a 'gold star' phrase. Using it shows you understand the 'ecosystem' (生态) mentality that dominates the Chinese tech scene. It’s not 'slang' in the traditional sense, but in the world of startups, it’s almost a buzzword. It sounds sophisticated, calculated, and ambitious. It’s the kind of language that gets people to open their wallets and invest in your ideas.

Real-Life Examples

Imagine you are pitching a new travel app on a Zoom call. Instead of saying 'I will find partners,' you say, 我们将整合产业资源,打造一站式旅游平台 (We will integrate industry resources to create a one-stop travel platform). Boom. You just sounded 10 times more professional. Or, think about a news headline discussing a merger: 某大厂通过整合产业资源,实现了利润翻倍 (A certain tech giant doubled its profits by integrating industry resources). It’s also common in the 'sharing economy.' Think of apps like Uber or Meituan. They don't own the cars or the restaurants; they 整合 the existing ones. On social media like Xiaohongshu, you might see career influencers giving advice: 想要创业,你首先要学会如何整合产业资源 (If you want to start a business, you first need to learn how to integrate industry resources). It’s everywhere once you start looking for it. It’s the secret sauce of modern scalability.

When To Use It

Use this phrase when you are discussing business strategy, career growth, or economic trends. It’s perfect for a job interview when they ask, 'What is your greatest strength?' You can answer that you have a knack for 整合产业资源. It’s also great for describing why a certain project failed—maybe the resources were there, but they weren't 整合-ed properly. Use it when you want to sound authoritative and strategic. It’s especially useful in the context of 'Platform Thinking.' If you’re talking about how a company like Apple or Xiaomi brings together hardware, software, and services, this is the exact phrase you need. It’s also very common in 'Policy Speak.' If you’re reading about China’s development plans for the Greater Bay Area, you’ll see this phrase popping up like mushrooms after rain. It’s the 'professional' way to say 'teamwork makes the dream work.'

When NOT To Use It

Avoid this phrase in purely personal or emotional contexts. If you tell your partner, 'I want to 整合 our household resources,' they might think you’re trying to turn your marriage into a corporate merger. It’s too cold for romance. Also, don't use it for very small, simple tasks. If you’re just putting your pens in a drawer, you are 'organizing' (整理), not 'integrating industry resources.' Using it for trivial things makes you sound like you’ve spent way too much time on LinkedIn and have lost touch with reality. Another 'no-go' zone is when the resources aren't actually 'industrial.' If you’re just gathering a group of friends for a movie, 整合产业资源 is overkill. Unless, of course, your friends are all movie producers, in which case, go for it! Just remember: high-level phrase for high-level actions.

Common Mistakes

One big mistake is forgetting the 产业 (industry) part and just saying 整合资源. While 整合资源 is correct and means 'integrate resources,' adding 产业 makes it much more specific to the business sector. It’s the difference between being a 'fixer' and being an 'industry leader.' Another mistake is using 结合 (combine) instead of 整合. 结合 is just putting things together like glue; 整合 implies a deeper level of reorganization and optimization. ✗ 我要结合产业资源 → ✓ 我要整合产业资源. Also, watch out for the word order. Some learners try to say 产业资源整合, which can be a noun (industrial resource integration), but if you want to use it as an action, 整合 must come first. Don't be the person who says they want to 'resource integrate'—it sounds like a robot malfunctioning. Use the verb-object structure and you'll be fine.

Common Variations

You might see 资源整合 (Resource Integration) used as a standalone noun. It’s very common in business textbooks. Another variation is 整合各方资源 (integrate resources from all parties), which is slightly more inclusive and less focused purely on 'industry.' In the tech world, you’ll often hear 整合产业链 (integrate the industry chain). This is even more specific, referring to the entire process from raw materials to the final customer. If you’re in a more casual professional setting, someone might just say 把资源拢一拢 (gather the resources together), which is the 'street' version of this phrase. It’s like the difference between saying 'consolidating assets' and 'getting our stuff together.' Depending on who you’re talking to, you can dial the formality up or down using these variations.

Real Conversations

C

CEO

我们的新项目需要更多支持。 (Our new project needs more support.)
M

Manager

我们可以利用现有的合作伙伴,整合产业资源。 (We can use our existing partners and integrate industry resources.)
C

CEO

好主意,这样能降低成本。 (Good idea, that will reduce costs.)
I

Investor

你的优势是什么? (What is your advantage?)
F

Founder

我深耕这个行业十年,非常擅长整合产业资源。 (I've been in this industry for ten years and am very good at integrating resources.)
I

Investor

听起来很有潜力。 (Sounds like it has potential.)

Employee A: 那个新来的总监怎么样? (What's the new director like?)

Employee B: 很有手段,刚来就开始整合产业资源了。 (Very capable, they started integrating industry resources as soon as they arrived.)

Quick FAQ

Is this phrase too formal for a startup? Not at all! In fact, startups love this phrase because it’s exactly what they do—they take limited pieces and try to build a giant. Does it only apply to big companies? No, even a freelancer can 整合产业资源 by collaborating with other experts to take on a big project. Can I use it in a resume? Absolutely. It’s a 'power verb' that will make your CV stand out to recruiters. What’s the emotional tone? It’s usually positive and ambitious. It suggests that you are a person of action and vision. Is there a 'negative' version? Sometimes, if a company is just buying up competitors to create a monopoly, critics might use it cynically, but 90% of the time, it’s a compliment to someone's strategic skill. Use it with confidence!

Usage Notes

This phrase is a 'B2 level' professional staple. It is strictly neutral to formal; using it in casual settings is either a joke or sounds pretentious. The core grammar is a simple verb-object structure, but it is often used within longer, complex sentences about strategy or economic planning. Watch out for confusing '整合' with '整理'—one is for visionaries, the other is for tidying up.

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The 'Ecosystem' Link

Always pair this phrase with '生态' (ecosystem) in business meetings. Saying you want to '整合产业资源,打造行业生态' will make you sound like a genius.

⚠️

Don't 'Integrate' Your Dinner

Using this for non-business, everyday tasks makes you sound like a 'corporate zombie.' Keep it for the boardroom, not the living room.

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Relationship (Guanxi) Power

In China, '整合' often implies leveraging your personal network (Guanxi) to get things done. It's not just about tech; it's about who you know.

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LinkedIn Magic

Add this to your Chinese resume under 'Skills'. It's a high-frequency keyword that recruiters in tech and finance look for.

Examples

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#1 Pitching a startup to investors

我们的核心竞争力在于能够高效地`整合产业资源`。

Our core competitiveness lies in our ability to efficiently integrate industry resources.

Here, it highlights a strategic capability to make the company look 'scalable'.

#2 Discussing a successful project on LinkedIn

通过`整合产业资源`,我们成功缩短了产品的研发周期。

By integrating industry resources, we successfully shortened the product development cycle.

Shows the practical result (efficiency) of the integration.

#3 Explaining the strategy of a tech giant like Xiaomi

小米通过`整合产业资源`,建立了一个庞大的智能家居生态链。

Xiaomi established a huge smart home ecosystem chain by integrating industry resources.

Uses the phrase to describe 'Ecosystem' building.

Common mistake example 1 Common Mistake

✗ 我要`结合产业资源`来开公司。 → ✓ 我要`整合产业资源`来开公司。

✗ I want to 'combine' industry resources to start a company. → ✓ I want to 'integrate' industry resources to start a company.

`结合` is too simple; `整合` implies strategic optimization.

Common mistake example 2 Common Mistake

✗ 这个厨师在`整合产业资源`做饭。 → ✓ 这个厨师在`整理食材`做饭。

✗ This chef is 'integrating industry resources' to cook. → ✓ This chef is 'organizing ingredients' to cook.

Using this phrase for daily chores is overkill and sounds weird.

#6 A boss encouraging the team in a meeting

大家要开阔思路,积极`整合产业资源`,不要只盯着自己手头的那点活。

Everyone needs to broaden their thinking and actively integrate industry resources; don't just focus on your own small tasks.

Encourages 'big picture' thinking.

#7 A tech influencer's TikTok/Douyin caption

在这个时代,单打独斗没戏,学会`整合产业资源`才是硬道理!

In this era, going solo won't work; learning to integrate industry resources is the way to go!

Uses punchy 'Internet slang' style (硬道理).

#8 Discussing why a company failed

他们虽然有钱,但不懂得如何`整合产业资源`,最后还是失败了。

Although they had money, they didn't know how to integrate industry resources and ultimately failed.

Highlights that money alone isn't enough without strategy.

#9 A humorous take on a friend's busy life

你这哪是在谈恋爱啊,你这是在`整合产业资源`呢,每天约会都像在开会。

You're not dating; you're 'integrating industry resources.' Every date feels like a meeting.

Uses the corporate phrase to tease a friend who treats dating like business.

#10 An emotional speech at a company anniversary

十年前我们一无所有,是靠着不断`整合产业资源`,才有了今天的局面。

Ten years ago we had nothing; it was by constantly integrating industry resources that we achieved what we have today.

Gives the phrase a sense of pride and historical weight.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank to complete the business strategy.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 整合

`整合` means integrate. The other options (eating, sleeping, reading) don't make sense in a business context with 'industry resources'.

Which sentence is more professional?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 我要整合产业资源。

The first option uses professional terminology, making it suitable for a business context.

Find and fix the error.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

In this fixed phrase, `资源` (resources) is the standard word used, not the generic `东西` (things).

Translate this sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

This is the direct translation of the core phrase.

Choose the best verb to describe a strategic action.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 整合

`整合` implies strategic organization and optimization, which fits 'global industry resources' perfectly.

Put the words in correct order

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The basic Chinese sentence structure is Subject (他) + Verb (擅长) + Object (整合产业资源).

Match phrases with meanings

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

Understanding the individual components helps you remember the full phrase.

Which of these is a typical goal of 'integrating industry resources'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 提高效率 (Increase efficiency)

Integration is done to create synergy and improve efficiency.

Find and fix the error in this complex sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

While `结合` (combine) is not strictly grammatically wrong, `整合` (integrate) is the professional industry standard for 'ecosystem' (生态) talk.

Translate this sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

This requires combining the core phrase with advanced sentence structures like 'The key lies in...'

Put the words in correct order

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

This means 'Leverage advantages by integrating industry resources.' It follows the 'Through X, do Y' logic.

Match phrases with their professional vibes

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

This exercise helps learners distinguish between different levels of 'organization' vocabulary.

🎉 Score: /12

Visual Learning Aids

Formality Spectrum of Integration

Casual

Talking to friends about sorting stuff.

拢一拢东西 (lǒng yī lǒng dōngxī)

Neutral

General professional setting.

整合资源 (zhěnghé zīyuán)

Formal

Official business strategy/News.

整合产业资源 (zhěnghé chǎnyè zīyuán)

整合 vs. 结合 vs. 利用

整合 (Integrate)
Strategic optimization Deeper reorganize
结合 (Combine)
Simple linking Putting A and B together
利用 (Utilize)
Simple use Just using what is there

Types of Industrial Resources

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Hardware

  • Factories
  • Supply Chain
  • Logistics
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Software/Data

  • Big Data
  • Algorithms
  • User Traffic
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Human Capital

  • Experts
  • R&D Teams
  • Management
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Capital

  • VC Funding
  • Bank Loans
  • Govt Grants

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Fill in the blank to complete the business strategy. Fill Blank beginner

我们要学会___产业资源。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 整合

`整合` means integrate. The other options (eating, sleeping, reading) don't make sense in a business context with 'industry resources'.

Which sentence is more professional? Choose beginner

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 我要整合产业资源。

The first option uses professional terminology, making it suitable for a business context.

Find and fix the error. Error Fix beginner

Find and fix the mistake:

他在整合产业东西。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 他在整合产业资源。

In this fixed phrase, `资源` (resources) is the standard word used, not the generic `东西` (things).

Translate this sentence Translate beginner

Integrate industry resources.

Hints: Integration is 整合, Industry is 产业, Resources is 资源

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 整合产业资源

This is the direct translation of the core phrase.

Choose the best verb to describe a strategic action. Fill Blank intermediate

这家公司非常擅长___全球的产业资源。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 整合

`整合` implies strategic organization and optimization, which fits 'global industry resources' perfectly.

Put the words in correct order Reorder intermediate

Arrange the words in the correct order:

Click words above to build the sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 他擅长整合产业资源

The basic Chinese sentence structure is Subject (他) + Verb (擅长) + Object (整合产业资源).

Match phrases with meanings Match intermediate

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

Understanding the individual components helps you remember the full phrase.

Which of these is a typical goal of 'integrating industry resources'? Choose intermediate

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 提高效率 (Increase efficiency)

Integration is done to create synergy and improve efficiency.

Find and fix the error in this complex sentence. Error Fix advanced

Find and fix the mistake:

为了实现生态闭环,我们必须进行产业资源的结合。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 为了实现生态闭环,我们必须进行产业资源的整合。

While `结合` (combine) is not strictly grammatically wrong, `整合` (integrate) is the professional industry standard for 'ecosystem' (生态) talk.

Translate this sentence Translate advanced

The key to successful entrepreneurship is the ability to integrate industrial resources.

Hints: Key is 关键, Entrepreneurship is 创业, Ability is 能力

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 创业成功的关键在于整合产业资源的能力。

This requires combining the core phrase with advanced sentence structures like 'The key lies in...'

Put the words in correct order Reorder advanced

Arrange the words in the correct order:

Click words above to build the sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 通过整合产业资源发挥优势

This means 'Leverage advantages by integrating industry resources.' It follows the 'Through X, do Y' logic.

Match phrases with their professional vibes Match advanced

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

This exercise helps learners distinguish between different levels of 'organization' vocabulary.

🎉 Score: /12

Frequently Asked Questions

18 questions

Yes, it is definitely a formal business term. You wouldn't use it while talking to your friends about casual things like movies or sports. However, if you and your friends are discussing a serious business idea or a startup, then it becomes perfectly appropriate and expected.

Yes, '整合资源' is a more general version that means 'integrate resources.' By adding '产业' (industry), you make the phrase more specific to professional and economic sectors. Using the full phrase shows a deeper understanding of business Chinese and strategic terminology.

'整理' (zhěnglǐ) is for simple organizing, like tidying up your room or sorting files on your computer. '整合' (zhěnghé) is a much 'bigger' word that implies taking different systems and making them work together as one. You 'organize' your desk, but you 'integrate' an industry.

It is very popular on platforms like LinkedIn (领英), tech blogs, and 'hustle' accounts on Douyin or Xiaohongshu. It is often used by career coaches and entrepreneurs to talk about how to scale a business or become more successful by using external help. It's a buzzword for ambition.

While it's primarily a business term, you will see it in government documents about economic development. For example, the government might talk about 'integrating industrial resources' in a certain city to build a tech hub. In this context, it refers to policy support and planning rather than just profit.

The pinyin is 'zhěng hé chǎn yè zī yuán.' To sound natural, put a slight emphasis on '整合' and '资源,' as these are the action and the object. Keep the flow steady, as it's a long phrase, and try to say it as one cohesive unit rather than six separate syllables.

It can be anything from a factory's production capacity to a tech company's user database or even a famous expert's endorsement. Basically, any asset that exists within an industry that can be used to create value can be considered an 'industrial resource' in this context.

Yes, you can say '产业资源整合' (Industrial Resource Integration) to refer to the concept itself. For example, '我们需要加强产业资源整合' (We need to strengthen industrial resource integration). In this case, it functions as the subject or object of the sentence rather than the action.

It is an excellent phrase for a job interview, especially for management or strategy roles. It shows that you don't just work in a vacuum but understand how to use the wider industry ecosystem to achieve results. It makes you sound like a leader who can manage complex systems.

Sometimes, but not always. While 'integrating' can involve mergers and acquisitions (M&A), it can also just mean forming strategic partnerships or using a 'platform model' where you connect different suppliers and customers without actually owning them. It's about 'coordination' more than 'ownership.'

There isn't a single direct opposite, but you could use words like '分散' (fēnsàn - scattered) or '孤立' (gūlì - isolated). If a company's resources are 'scattered' and not 'integrated,' it's usually a sign of inefficiency and poor management. '整合' is the cure for '分散.'

It has been around for decades in economics, but it exploded in popularity over the last 15 years with the rise of the internet economy. As platforms like Meituan and Alibaba became dominant by 'integrating' traditional industries, the phrase became a standard part of the modern business vocabulary.

Both can be used, but '产业' (chǎnyè) usually refers to a broader sector of the economy (like the manufacturing industry as a whole), while '行业' (hángyè) can be more specific (like the catering industry). '产业' sounds slightly more formal and 'high-level' in a strategic context.

You could, but it would sound a bit like a joke. If you say you are 'integrating industry resources' to learn Chinese, your friends might laugh because it's so corporate. You'd be better off saying '整合各种学习资源' (integrating various learning resources), which is more natural but still smart.

In some contexts, yes. Critics of big tech might use it to describe how one company is taking over everything. However, in the vast majority of business contexts, it's used as a positive term for being efficient, well-connected, and strategically brilliant. It's all about the context.

Try reading Chinese business news on sites like 'Sina Finance' or '36Kr.' You will see this phrase used constantly in reports about startups and mergers. Try to write a mock 'vision statement' for a business you'd like to start, and make sure to include this phrase to describe your strategy.

Yes, '整合' is the verb and '产业资源' is the object. You can also add modifiers, like '高效地整合' (efficiently integrate) or '跨行业整合' (cross-industry integration). Just remember to keep the verb '整合' before the noun '资源' unless you are using it as a long compound noun.

Absolutely. NGOs often need to 'integrate resources' like government grants, volunteer labor, and corporate donations to achieve their goals. Using this phrase makes the NGO sound more professional and efficient, which can actually help in attracting more partners and donors.

Related Phrases

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资源整合

related topic

Resource Integration

This is the noun form of the phrase and is often used to describe the general concept in textbooks or academic settings.

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产业生态

related topic

Industry Ecosystem

This is the 'goal' of integrating resources—you integrate to create a healthy, self-sustaining ecosystem.

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协同效应

related topic

Synergy Effect

This is the 'result' of integration—when the combined parts are more powerful than they were alone.

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拢资源

informal version

Gather resources

A more casual, 'street' way to say you're getting things together, used among close business partners.

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跨界整合

related topic

Cross-boundary integration

A variation used when you are integrating resources from completely different industries (e.g., tech and fashion).

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