收
Meaning:
to collect, to gather, to harvest
HSK 6
Frequency:
#2975
Pinyin:
shōu
Strokes:
6
Radical:
攵
How to Write 收 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "收" in Chinese
The Chinese character 收 (shōu) means "to collect, to gather, to harvest". It is classified as an HSK 6 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 收 include: 代收, 催收, 创收.
📚 Words and Phrases with 收
Common words containing this character
代收
to receive sth on another's behalf
HSK 2
催收
to urge sb to provide sth
HSK 2
创收
to generate revenue; to create extra income
HSK 2
吸收
to absorb
HSK 2
回收
to recycle
HSK 2
报收
(of a stock on the stock market) to close at (a certain price)
HSK 2
增收
to increase revenue
HSK 2
实收
net receipts
HSK 2
征收
to levy (a tax)
HSK 2
应收
(of a sum of money etc) receivable
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: hand
Semantic component: 攵
Phonetic component: 丩
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "收"?
- The pinyin is shōu
- How many strokes does "收" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "收" mean?
- to collect, to gather, to harvest
- What is the radical of "收"?
- The radical is "攵"