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    Expressing 'to receive' with 接收 (jiēshōu)

    Actions & Events
    Passive & Receiving

    Structure

    Subject + 接收 + 到 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 接收 (jiēshōu) means 'to receive,' 'to accept,' or 'to pick up (a signal).' It is commonly used for receiving transmissions, signals, or assignments. For example, 接收到一个奇怪的信号 means 'received a strange signal.'

    Examples

    • 我们接收到了来自总部的最新通知。

      Wǒmen jiēshōu dào le láizì zǒngbù de zuìxīn tōngzhī.

      We received the latest notice from headquarters.

    • 这台设备可以接收卫星信号。

      Zhè tái shèbèi kěyǐ jiēshōu wèixīng xìnhào.

      This device can receive satellite signals.

    • 他刚接收了一批新的实验材料。

      Tā gāng jiēshōu le yì pī xīn de shíyàn cáiliào.

      He just received a new batch of experimental materials.

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