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没收 (mòshōu) vs 扣押 (kòuyā) — use 没收 when referring to confiscation by authority, while 扣押 specifically refers to the detention or seizure of items as evidence in legal contexts.
Common mistakes include confusing '没收' with '收回' (shou1 hui2), which means to reclaim something. '没收' is more formal and associated with legal contexts, while '收回' can be used informally. Be mindful of the tone; '没' (mei) is pronounced with a falling tone, while '收' (shou) has a rising tone.
Although '没收' is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be useful for learners aiming for higher-level proficiency. Focus on understanding its usage in legal texts and practice using it in context with other related terms like '法律' (fa3 lu4, law) and '罚款' (fa2 kuan3, fine).
Learners often confuse '没收' with '没问题' (mei2 wen4 ti2), which means 'no problem.' For example, saying '我没问题' (wo3 mei2 wen4 ti2) when you want to say something was confiscated is incorrect; use '我的东西被没收了' (wo3 de5 dong1 xi5 bei4 mo4 shou1 le5) instead.
Pronunciation of 没收
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How to say to confiscate in Chinese
“to confiscate” in Chinese is没收
The term '没收' (mo4 shou1) refers to the act of confiscating or seizing something, often by an authority. It is commonly used in legal or administrative contexts, such as when the government confiscates illegal items or property. The nuance suggests an involuntary loss of possession due to rules or regulations.
When to use 没收
Common mistakes include confusing '没收' with '收回' (shou1 hui2), which means to reclaim something. '没收' is more formal and associated with legal contexts, while '收回' can be used informally. Be mindful of the tone; '没' (mei) is pronounced with a falling tone, while '收' (shou) has a rising tone.
没收 or something close to it
没收 (mòshōu) vs 扣押 (kòuyā) — use 没收 when referring to confiscation by authority, while 扣押 specifically refers to the detention or seizure of items as evidence in legal contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '没收' with '没问题' (mei2 wen4 ti2), which means 'no problem.' For example, saying '我没问题' (wo3 mei2 wen4 ti2) when you want to say something was confiscated is incorrect; use '我的东西被没收了' (wo3 de5 dong1 xi5 bei4 mo4 shou1 le5) instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 没收
'没收' is more commonly used in formal or legal contexts rather than everyday conversations.
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