zip3 sau1接收
Jyutpingzip3 sau1
Yalejip sāu
Definition
To receive something sent or transmitted by others.
neutraltechnologycommunication
How it's used
Focuses on the technical or formal act of taking in signals, data, or official entities. Unlike the common verb 收 which is used for physical objects or general tasks, 接收 implies a process of capturing or acknowledging something that has been transmitted or sent from a distance. It is frequently heard in contexts involving technology, telecommunications, or organizational intake.
Examples
The phone reception is very poor.
Have you received that email yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for receiving physical gifts or everyday items from friends, as it sounds overly formal or robotic. Use 收 or 收到 instead for personal interactions.
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Grammar guides
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