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The Chinese word 接收 is formed by combining the character 接, meaning to receive or accept, with 收, meaning to collect or gather; their conjunction creates a term that denotes the act of receiving or taking in, with both characters reinforcing the core idea of acquisition and acceptance.

Example Sentences Hide

我接收邮件。

Wǒ jiēshōu yóujiàn.

I receive emails.

她每天接收新闻。

Tā měitiān jiēshōu xīnwén.

She receives news every day.

我们用手机接收消息。

Wǒmen yòng shǒujī jiēshōu xiāoxi.

We use mobile phones to receive messages.

公司接收了来自国外的订单。

Gōngsī jiēshōule láizì guówài de dìngdān.

The company received orders from abroad.

卫星接收器能够接收远程传输的数据。

Wèixīng jiēshōuqì nénggòu jiēshōu yuǎnchéng chuánshū de shùjù.

The satellite receiver can receive data transmitted remotely.

Word Definition - 接收

jiē shōu reception (of transmitted signal); to receive; to accept; to admit; to take over (e.g. a factory); to expropriate

Individual Character Details

接 jiē
收 shōu