The Chinese word 收 means “to receive” or “to collect”. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, such as when asking for a receipt or when receiving a gift. It can also be used in more formal contexts, such as in business transactions or when discussing payment. Overall, 收 is a versatile word that is essential for communication in Chinese.
Translation
Verb: to accept, to receive
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们需要收集更多的数据来支持我们的研究 | wǒmen xūyào shōují gèng duō de shùjù lái zhīchí wǒmen de yánjiū | We need to collect more data to support our research |
| 他的薪水每月收入五千美元 | tā de xīnshuǐ měi yuè shōurù wǔqiān měiyuán | His salary is five thousand dollars per month |
| 我们应该收拾一下房间，把它弄得更整洁 | wǒmen yīnggāi shōushí yīxià fángjiān, bǎ tā nòng dé gèng zhěngjié | We should tidy up the room and make it more clean |
| 我们需要收到你的回复以便继续进行 | wǒmen xūyào shōudào nǐ de huífù yǐbiàn jìxù jìnxíng | We need to receive your reply in order to continue |
| 收到礼物的时候，我非常高兴 | shōudào lǐwù de shíhòu, wǒ fēicháng gāoxìng | I was very happy when I received the gift |
| 他收到了一份来自公司的邀请函 | tā shōudào le yī fèn láizì gōngsī de yāoqǐn hán | He received an invitation letter from the company |
HSK
收 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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