Chinese

shōuróng
Meaning: to take in; to shelter
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

This shelter took in many stray dogs.
這間孤兒院收容了許多失去雙親的孩子。
这间孤儿院收容了许多失去双亲的孩子。
This orphanage takes in many children who have lost their parents.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for shelters, hospitals, or refugee camps.

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