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收
shōu
Description
"收"的意思很多，常常用来说得到东西、拿走东西，或者把东西放好。
"收" has many meanings, often used to say getting something, taking something away, or putting things away properly.
比如你收到一封信，或者晚上把衣服收起来。
For example, you receive a letter, or put clothes away at night.
Meanings
收shōu
to receive; to get
我收到了你的信。
I received your letter.
收shōu
to put away; to collect; to tidy up
下雨了，快把衣服收进来。
It's raining, quickly bring the clothes inside.
收shōu
to accept; to take in
这家店只收现金。
This store only accepts cash.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
收 focuses on receiving or gathering in; contrast 付 (pay) and 发 (send out).
- Etymology
often paired in compounds like 收到 (receive), 收拾 (tidy), 收入 (income).
In videos
“收你两块”
“清朝的政府就要从老百姓那收。”
“他只收了我150块比索。”
“别提了，直播这活干不了了，设备被人收了。”
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