收 (shōu) — how to say "to receive" in Chinese

To receive, to collect

Radicals / Keys

Rap, tap

#66 · · 4 strokes

Examples

每年生日的时候,他都会到来自世界各地的朋友们的祝福和礼物,这让他感到非常温暖。

Every year on his birthday, he receives blessings and gifts from friends all over the world, which makes him feel very warm.

到了礼物。

I received a gift.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to receive" in Chinese?

"to receive" in Chinese is 收 (shōu).

What does 收 mean in English?

收 (shōu) means "To receive, to collect".

How is 收 pronounced?

It is pronounced shōu (written as shou). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "to receive" in Chinese characters?

It is written 收.

What HSK level is 收?

收 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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