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接收

jiē shōu
HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. reception (of transmitted signal)
  2. 2. to receive
  3. 3. to accept
  4. 4. to admit
  5. 5. to take over (e.g. a factory)
  6. 6. to expropriate

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Usage notes

Collocations

接收 usually refers to receiving physical things, signals, or taking over duties, while 接受 is for abstract concepts like suggestions, criticism, or invitations.

Common mistakes

Learners often confuse 接收 (jiēshōu) and 接受 (jiēshòu); 接收 is for tangible items or signals, 接受 for abstract acceptance.

Example Sentences

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接收 文件。
Please receive the document.

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