接收

jiē shōu

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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

Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 发送 fā sòng 发送 fā sòng to transmit transmitting signals: to transmit

Synonyms

1 item

• 接受 jiē shòu 接受 jiē shòu to accept general acceptance or receiving of abstract things: to accept

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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请 接收 文件。

Please receive the document.

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Words Containing 接收

• 光接收器 光接收器 guāng jiē shōu qì: optical receiver
• 接收器 接收器 jiē shōu qì: receiver
• 接收器灵敏度 接收器灵敏度 jiē shōu qì líng mǐn dù: receiver sensitivity
• 接收机 接收机 jiē shōu jī: receiver
• 无线电接收机 无线电接收机 wú xiàn diàn jiē shōu jī: receiver (radio)

Child Words of 接收

• 接 接 jiē: to receive
• 收 收 shōu: to receive