Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
收
shōu
Description
“收”是一个很常用的动词，意思是把东西拿回来、放好，或者得到别人给你的东西。
"收" is a very common verb meaning to take things back, put them away, or receive something given by others.
比如你收到一封信，或者妈妈让你把玩具收好。
For example, you receive a letter, or your mom asks you to put your toys away.
Meanings
收shōu
to receive; to get something given
我今天收到一个包裹。
I received a package today.
收shōu
to put away; to collect and store
请把书收好。
Please put the book away properly.
收shōu
to accept; to take in
这里不收现金。
No cash accepted here.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
收 emphasizes taking something in or storing it, while 接 stresses receiving in the moment.
- Etymology
original sense of gathering in a harvest, extended to collecting or receiving generally.
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