Definition
收藏 (shōucáng) means 'to collect' with the intention of keeping or preserving, often for personal enjoyment or value — it covers physical items as well as digital bookmarks. 收集 (shōují) is more general, simply 'to gather' (data, information, evidence), without the sense of treasuring. 珍藏 (zhēncáng) (HSK7) adds the nuance of 'treasuring' and is used for especially valuable items.
verb
to collect (valuables, antiques, stamps, etc.)to bookmark (a web page, article, or post)
Examples
- 收藏。Tā shōu cáng le hěn duō gǔ qiánbì.He collected many ancient coins.
- 收藏。Nǐ kěyǐ shōu cáng zhè piān wénzhāng.You can bookmark this article.
- 收藏。Tā shōu cáng le xǔduō zhēnguì de yóupiào.He collected many precious stamps.
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