sau1 fo3收貨收货
Jyutpingsau1 fo3
Yalesāu fo
Definition
To receive goods or a delivery, or to be satisfied with something.
- to receive goods or a delivery
- figurativeto accept something; to be satisfied or pleased with a result
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of receiving a physical package, this term is frequently used metaphorically to mean accepting or approving of someone's work or performance. When used in this figurative sense, it implies that the output meets a certain standard or expectation. It is common to hear it in professional settings when evaluating a proposal or a task.
Examples
I bought some clothes yesterday, and they finally arrived today.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse the literal act of receiving a package with the metaphorical sense of being satisfied. If you tell someone you are not收貨, you are likely expressing that their work is not up to standard, not that you failed to receive a parcel.
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Grammar guides
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