收受 (shōu shòu) — to receive; to accept (often in official or legal contexts)
Definition
收受 means 'to receive' in a formal, often legal sense — chiefly used when someone in a position of power takes money, gifts, or favors. Pairs with nouns like 贿赂、礼品、好处; not for everyday 'receive'.
verb
to receiveto accept (often in official or legal contexts)
Examples
- 收受。Tā yīn shōu shòu huì lù bèi pàn chǔ wǔ nián yǒu qī tú xíng.He was sentenced to five years in prison for accepting bribes.
- 收受。Zhè wèi guān yuán gōng kāi biǎo shì bú huì shōu shòu rèn hé lǐ pǐn.This official publicly stated that he would not accept any gifts.
- 收受。Gōng sī yán jìn yuán gōng shōu shòu kè hù de hǎo chù.The company strictly prohibits employees from receiving benefits from clients.
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