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收购 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
收购shōugòuto purchase (from various places)HSK 6, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #8440, Hard
收购shōugòuto acquire (a company)HSK 6, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #8440, Hard
shōugòu(shou1gou4)shou gou T1
  1. 1to purchase (from various places)
  2. 2to acquire (a company)
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March 24, 2026

收购(收購)shōugòu(shou1gou4)

收购 (shōu gòu) refers to the act of purchasing or acquiring something, typically used in a business context to describe the acquisition of a company or assets. It implies a formal transaction and is often associated with corporate mergers and acquisitions.

Strokes14Frequency#8440DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

The concept of 收购 is significant in modern China's rapidly evolving economy, where many foreign companies seek to acquire local businesses to enter the market. This reflects China's integration into the global economy and the increasing importance of corporate strategy in business culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a corporate shark (象征着收购的公司) swimming in the ocean, looking to '收' (shōu, to collect) valuable companies to '购' (gòu, to buy). The character '收' shows a hand reaching out to collect, while '购' looks like a cart ready to carry new treasures.

Meanings of 收购

shōugòu(shou1gou4)
1to purchase (from various places)
2to acquire (a company)
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收购Simplified
收購Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 收购

Quick Contrast

收买 (shōumǎi) refers to purchasing or buying, but it often carries a connotation of bribery or unethical dealings, while 收购 (shōugòu) is more formal and business-oriented.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 收购 with similar terms like 购买 (gòu mǎi, to buy), as 收购 specifically refers to acquisitions often involving larger entities. It is used in formal contexts, especially in business discussions, and is typically paired with terms like '公司' (gōngsī, company) or '资产' (zīchǎn, assets).

HSK Study Tips

While 收购 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to business-related terms that learners may encounter in higher levels. Students should focus on understanding its usage in financial contexts and related vocabulary, such as '投资' (tóuzī, investment) and '并购' (bìnggòu, merger and acquisition).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 收购 with 购买, using them interchangeably, which can lead to misunderstandings in business discussions. For example, saying '我想收购一辆车' (I want to acquire a car) is incorrect; instead, use '我想购买一辆车' (I want to buy a car).

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Component Characters

收shōuto receive
HSK 36 strokes攵
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购gòuto buy
HSK 78 strokes贝
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How to say to purchase (from various places) in Chinese

“to purchase (from various places)” in Chinese is收购shōugòu

收购 (shōu gòu) refers to the act of purchasing or acquiring something, typically used in a business context to describe the acquisition of a company or assets. It implies a formal transaction and is often associated with corporate mergers and acquisitions.

When to use 收购

Be careful not to confuse 收购 with similar terms like 购买 (gòu mǎi, to buy), as 收购 specifically refers to acquisitions often involving larger entities. It is used in formal contexts, especially in business discussions, and is typically paired with terms like '公司' (gōngsī, company) or '资产' (zīchǎn, assets).

收购 or something close to it

收买 (shōumǎi) refers to purchasing or buying, but it often carries a connotation of bribery or unethical dealings, while 收购 (shōugòu) is more formal and business-oriented.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 收购 with 购买, using them interchangeably, which can lead to misunderstandings in business discussions. For example, saying '我想收购一辆车' (I want to acquire a car) is incorrect; instead, use '我想购买一辆车' (I want to buy a car).

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Cultural Notes for 收购

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In Western cultures, acquisitions are often celebrated as a sign of corporate growth, while in China, they can sometimes be viewed with skepticism, especially when foreign companies buy local firms.

Frequently Asked Questions about 收购

收购 specifically refers to acquiring companies or significant assets, while 购买 is a more general term for buying goods.

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