Chinese

shòu
Meaning: to receive; to accept; to suffer
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

受

Example sentences

He has received a good education.
這位作家寫了很多受歡迎的小說。
这位作家写了很多受欢迎的小说。
This writer has written many popular novels.
這家公司開發了許多受歡迎的產品。
这家公司开发了许多受欢迎的产品。
This company has developed many popular products.
這位老師非常受學生的尊敬。
这位老师非常受学生的尊敬。
This teacher is very much respected by the students.
這位校長很受學生尊敬。
这位校长很受学生尊敬。
This principal is very respected by the students.
他在意外中受了傷。
他在意外中受了伤。
He was injured in an accident.
中華料理在世界各地都很受歡迎。
中华料理在世界各地都很受欢迎。
Chinese cuisine is very popular all over the world.
我受不了這麼吵的環境。
我受不了这么吵的环境。
I can't stand such a noisy environment.
這項工程旨在整治長期受污染的河道。
这项工程旨在整治长期受污染的河道。
This project aims to harness the long-polluted river course.
這是本地最受歡迎的特產。
这是本地最受欢迎的特产。
This is the most popular local specialty.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate receiving something (like education, help) or suffering something (like injury, criticism).

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