收到 (shōu dào) — to receive

Definition

收到 is a result verb meaning 'to receive' — something arrives in your hands, like a letter or notice. Pair it with 得到 ('to obtain/achieve') for general acquisition; 接受 is for accepting ideas or offers.

verb
to receive

Examples

  • 收到
    Wǒ shōu dào le nǐ de lǐ wù.
    I received your gift.
  • 收到
    Zuó tiān tā shōu dào le wǒ de xìn.
    Yesterday he received my letter.
  • 收到
    Nǐ men shōu dào tōng zhī le ma?
    Did you receive the notice?

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