Definition
收拾 (shōu shi) means 'to tidy up, put in order, or pack' — it's the everyday word for cleaning up a space or packing belongings. Unlike 整理 (zhěng lǐ), which focuses on systematic arrangement, 收拾 often implies putting things away or clearing clutter. It also has a colloquial sense of 'dealing with someone' by scolding or punishing, which no sibling shares.
verb
to tidy upto put in orderto pack(colloquial) to fixto deal with someone (by scolding or punishing)
Easily confused
- 手势shǒu shìsound-alikegesture; hand signal
- 首饰shǒu shìsound-alikejewelry; ornaments (necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, etc.)
Examples
- 收拾。Wǒ bǎ fángjiān shōu shi gānjìng le.I cleaned up the room.
- 收拾。Tā zhèngzài shōu shi dōngxi zhǔnbèi chūmén.She is packing her things to go out.
- 收拾。Māma shuō tā huílái zài shōu shi tā.Mom said she will deal with him when she comes back.
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