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    Expressing 'to accept' with 接受 (jiēshòu)

    Actions & Events
    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Subject + 接受 + Object

    Explanation

    接受 (jiēshòu) means 'to accept' and is used when someone receives, agrees to, or acknowledges something offered or imposed. It often appears with abstract objects like opinions, consequences, or conditions, indicating willing or reluctant acceptance.

    Examples

    • 我无法接受你的道歉，你伤害我太深了。

      Wǒ wúfǎ jiēshòu nǐ de dàoqiàn, nǐ shānghài wǒ tài shēn le.

      I cannot accept your apology; you hurt me too deeply.

    • 她最终接受了公司的调岗安排。

      Tā zuìzhōng jiēshòu le gōngsī de diàogǎng ānpái.

      She eventually accepted the company's job transfer arrangement.

    • 你愿意接受别人的批评吗？

      Nǐ yuànyì jiēshòu biérén de pīpíng ma?

      Are you willing to accept criticism from others?

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