Definition
收 (shōu) is a general verb for receiving, collecting, or putting things away. Unlike 收到 (shōu dào), which emphasizes the successful receipt of something, 收 is the action itself. For accepting offers or ideas, use 接受 (jiē shòu), not 收. For tidying up, 收拾 (shōu shi) is more specific.
verb
to receiveto acceptto collectto gatherto put awayto tidy up
Easily confused
- 叫jiàolook-aliketo be called; to call (a name)
- 手shǒusound-alikehand
- 受shòusound-aliketo receive, to accept (a gift, education, etc.)
- 首shǒusound-alike(classifier) for songs, poems, and pieces of music
- 守shǒusound-aliketo guard, to defend, to keep watch
- 瘦shòusound-alikethin, slim (for people and animals)
Examples
- 。Wǒ shōu dào nǐ de xìn le.I received your letter.
- 收。Tā měitiān xiàwǔ shōu qián.He collects money every afternoon.
- 收，。Kuài shōu yīfu, yào xià yǔ le.Quickly put away the clothes; it's going to rain.
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