Definition
收起 is a verb + directional complement resultative compound. Its literal sense is 'to put something away' — folding, packing, or storing an object. It also has a figurative sense for stopping speech or behavior, like 'cut it out' or 'knock it off'. The container or topic is placed before the verb (把).
r.v.
to put awayto pack up (objects, possessions)to stopto cut out (talking, behavior)
Examples
- 收起。Qǐng bǎ nǐ de shū shōu qǐ.Please put your books away.
- 收起。Shàngkè de shíhou jìde shōu qǐ shǒujī.Remember to put away your phone during class.
- 收起，。shōu qǐ nǐ nà tào wāilǐ ba, méi rén xìn.Cut out all that false reasoning — nobody believes it.
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