收 (shōu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 收 (shōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 收 (shōu) means "to receive; to collect; to harvest". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 攵.

Q: How do you write 收 stroke by stroke?

收 has 6 strokes. The radical is 攵. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 收 and 攵?

收 (shōu) and 攵 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 收?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 攵. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 收?

Common words containing 收 include: 收到 (shōu dào) — to receive; 收拾 (shōu shí) — to tidy up; to pack; to punish; 收入 (shōu rù) — income; revenue.

How to Write 收

The character 收 (shōu) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 攵 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

收 is pronounced shōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to receive; to collect; to harvest.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 收 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 收

收到 shōu dào

to receive

收拾 shōu shí

to tidy up; to pack; to punish

收入 shōu rù

income; revenue

Example Sentences

我收到了你的信。

wǒ shōu dào le nǐ de xìn

I received your letter.

请收拾一下房间。

qǐng shōu shí yī xià fáng jiān

Please tidy up the room.

他的收入很高。

tā de shōu rù hěn gāo

His income is very high.

Similar Characters

攵 pū

攸 yōu

改 gǎi

Practice Writing 收 (shōu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 收

What does 收 (shōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 收 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 收 and 攵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 收?

What common words use 收?

How to Write 收 (shōu)