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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
收取shōuqǔto receiveHSK 6, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #12307, Hard
收取shōuqǔto collectHSK 6, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #12307, Hard
shōuqǔ(shou1qu3)shou qu T1
  1. 1to receive
  2. 2to collect
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March 24, 2026

收取shōuqǔ(shou1qu3)

收取 (shōuqǔ) means 'to receive' or 'to collect.' It is commonly used in contexts involving the receipt of payments, packages, or information. This verb emphasizes the action of gathering or taking possession of something that is given.

Strokes14Frequency#12307DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese business culture, 收取 is often used in transactions, highlighting the importance of clear agreements about payments and collections. This reflects the emphasis on trust and clarity in financial dealings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person stretching out their arms to '收' (shōu) something valuable, like money, while saying 'qu' (去) which sounds like 'cue'. Picture them collecting all the money as if on cue, making it memorable that 收取 means to receive or collect.

Meanings of 收取

shōuqǔ(shou1qu3)
1to receive
2to collect
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收取Simplified
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

收获 (shōuhuò) vs 收集 (shōují) — use 收取 (shōuqǔ) for receiving something that is given, while 收获 (shōuhuò) focuses on the gains or results from an effort, and 收集 (shōují) emphasizes the act of collecting items over time.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 收取 with other similar verbs like 接收 (jiēshōu) which specifically means 'to accept' or 'to receive' something sent. 收取 is more about the act of gathering, often used in formal contexts like finance. Remember to use it with appropriate objects, as in '收取费用' (shōuqǔ fèiyòng) meaning 'collect fees.'

HSK Study Tips

While 收取 is not explicitly listed in the HSK vocabulary, it incorporates common elements found in beginner levels. Focus on the components 收 (to receive) and 取 (to take), which can be useful in understanding other similar verbs. Practice using it in sentences to reinforce its meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 收取 with 领取 (lǐngqǔ), which means 'to claim' or 'to collect' in the context of benefits or rewards. A common mistake is saying '我收取我的奖学金' (wǒ shōuqǔ wǒ de jiǎngxuéjīn) instead of '我领取我的奖学金' (wǒ lǐngqǔ wǒ de jiǎngxuéjīn).

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Component Characters

收shōuto receive
HSK 36 strokes攵
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取qǔto take
HSK 48 strokes又
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How to say to receive in Chinese

“to receive” in Chinese is收取shōuqǔ

收取 (shōuqǔ) means 'to receive' or 'to collect.' It is commonly used in contexts involving the receipt of payments, packages, or information. This verb emphasizes the action of gathering or taking possession of something that is given.

When to use 收取

Be careful not to confuse 收取 with other similar verbs like 接收 (jiēshōu) which specifically means 'to accept' or 'to receive' something sent. 收取 is more about the act of gathering, often used in formal contexts like finance. Remember to use it with appropriate objects, as in '收取费用' (shōuqǔ fèiyòng) meaning 'collect fees.'

收取 or something close to it

收获 (shōuhuò) vs 收集 (shōují) — use 收取 (shōuqǔ) for receiving something that is given, while 收获 (shōuhuò) focuses on the gains or results from an effort, and 收集 (shōují) emphasizes the act of collecting items over time.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 收取 with 领取 (lǐngqǔ), which means 'to claim' or 'to collect' in the context of benefits or rewards. A common mistake is saying '我收取我的奖学金' (wǒ shōuqǔ wǒ de jiǎngxuéjīn) instead of '我领取我的奖学金' (wǒ lǐngqǔ wǒ de jiǎngxuéjīn).

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收取 focuses on the act of collecting or receiving something, usually in a formal transaction, while 接收 is more about accepting or receiving something that is sent.

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