COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 收 is built
Traditional etymology note: 攵 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 丩 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 收 (shōu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to receive
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shōu
收
to receive
Common words
shōu dào
收到
to receive
shōu fèi
收费
to charge a fee
shōu rù
收入
to take in; income; revenue
shōu shí
收拾
to put in order; to tidy up; to pack; to repair
shōu tīng
收听
to listen to (a radio broadcast)
huí shōu
回收
to recycle; to reclaim; to retrieve; to recover
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
收
收
收
收
收
收
收
收
LEARNING TIP
Remember 收
Say “shōu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 收
Common words and phrases
shōu dào
to receive
shōu fèi
to charge a fee
shōu rù
to take in; income; revenue
shōu shí
to put in order; to tidy up; to pack; to repair
shōu tīng
to listen to (a radio broadcast)
huí shōu
to recycle; to reclaim; to retrieve; to recover
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“收”。
Zhège zì shì “shōu”.
This character is “收”.
我正在学习“收”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shōu” zì.
I am learning the character “收”.
请写一遍“收”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shōu”.
Please write “收” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 收?
收 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 收 (shōu) mean?
收 (shōu) means to receive.
What is the radical of 收?
The radical of 收 is 攵, associated with Not yet classified.