Definition
接受 means 'to accept' something offered (suggestion, invitation, fact) — an active, voluntary act. 受 (shòu) is more passive, often 'to suffer' or 'to receive' (a gift, education). 承认 (chéng rèn) is 'to admit' a truth or mistake you previously denied. For physical items like gifts or money, use 收 (shōu).
verb
to acceptto receive (an offer, suggestion, fact, etc.)
Easily confused
- 接手jiē shǒusound-aliketo take over (duties, tasks, projects, etc.)
- 接收jiē shōusound-aliketo receive (a signal, message, or transmission)
Examples
- 接受。Wǒ jiē shòule tā de jiànyì.I accepted his suggestion.
- 接受。Nǐ bìxū jiē shòu zhège jiéguǒ.You must accept this result.
- 接受。Tā jiē shòule wǒ de yāoqǐng.She accepted my invitation.
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