Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
收集
shōují
Description
很多人喜欢收集自己爱好的东西，比如邮票、硬币或者卡片。
Many people like to 收集 things related to their hobbies, such as stamps, coins, or cards.
我们也常常用这个词来说收集信息或资料。
We also often use this word to talk about 收集 information or data.
Meanings
收集shōují
to collect or gather things together
他喜欢收集旧邮票。
He likes collecting old stamps.
收集shōují
to gather information or data
我们需要收集更多资料。
We need to gather more information.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
收 (receive/collect) + 集 (gather); both characters reinforce the meaning of gathering.
- Nuance
收集 focuses on gathering scattered items; 收藏 emphasizes storing and keeping treasured collections.
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