Definition
收集 (shōují) is the general verb for 'to collect, to gather' — it applies to stamps, data, materials, etc., without specifying how or why. 搜集 (sōují) implies actively searching for information or items; 采集 (cǎijí) is used for natural specimens or data; 收藏 (shōucáng) means to collect and keep valuables; 收取 (shōuqǔ) is for collecting fees; and 征集 (zhēngjí) is for collecting opinions or recruiting.
verb
to collectto gather
Easily confused
- 手机shǒu jīsound-alikecell phone; mobile phone
Examples
- 收集。Tā xǐhuan shōu jí yóupiào.He likes to collect stamps.
- 收集。Wǒmen shōu jí le hěn duō zīliào.We gathered a lot of materials.
- 收集。Zhèxiē shùjù xūyào zǐxì shōu jí.These data need to be carefully collected.
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