Chinese

shōuróngsuǒ
Meaning: asylum; shelter; place of refuge
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

這隻流浪狗被送到了動物收容所。
这只流浪狗被送到了动物收容所。
This stray dog was sent to the animal shelter.
這間收容所收容了許多流浪狗。
This shelter took in many stray dogs.
這家收容所收留了許多流浪貓。
This shelter took in many stray cats.

Usage Notes

A facility that provides temporary housing and care for homeless people or animals.

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