收下 (shōu xià) — to accept (a gift, payment, etc.), to receive
Definition
收下 means to graciously or formally accept something given to you (a gift, money, kindness). It focuses on the act of accepting what is offered, rather than simply receiving it — often used in polite or gift contexts where the giver's gesture matters.
verb
to accept (a gift, payment, etc.)to receive
Examples
- 收下。Tā gāo xìng dì shōu xià le wǒ de lǐ wù.He happily accepted my gift.
- 收下。Qǐng shōu xià zhè diǎn xiǎo xīn yì.Please accept this small token of my appreciation.
- 收下。Tā bù hǎo yì si shōu xià nà me duō qián.He felt embarrassed to accept so much money.
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