Writing
收取 (shōu qǔ) — how to say "to collect" in Chinese
收取
To collect, to charge
verb
Character composition
收
to receive
取
to take
Radicals / Keys
又
Again
#29 · yòu · 2 strokes
攴
Rap, tap
#66 · pū · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
收取费用
shōu qǔ fèi yòng
to charge a fee
收取现金
shōu qǔ xiàn jīn
to collect cash
收取租金
shōu qǔ zū jīn
to collect rent
Examples
这家公司每月收取服务费。
This company charges a service fee every month.
他们收取费用。
They charge a fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say collect in Chinese?
"to collect" in Chinese is 收取 (shōu qǔ).
What does 收取 mean in English?
收取 (shōu qǔ) means "To collect, to charge".
How is 收取 pronounced?
It is pronounced shōu qǔ (written as shou qu, shouqu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to collect" in Chinese characters?
It is written 收取: 收 has 6 strokes, 取 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 收取?
收取 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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