HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
收 — receive, collect, gather
- Reading
- shōu
- Meaning
- receive, collect, gather
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
收 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is shōu and it means receive, collect, gather. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
收 appears in everyday chinese words such as 收 (receive, collect), 收到 (receive, get) and 收入 (income, revenue).
Chinese words containing 收
Frequently asked questions
What does 收 mean in Chinese?
收 means receive, collect, gather in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 收 read?
收 is read shōu. Reading it inside real words — 收 and 收到 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 收 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 收 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 收 in a word?
A common word containing 收 is 收 (shōu) — "receive, collect". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 收 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 收 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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