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Expressing 'to collect' or 'to gather' with 收集 (shōují)
Actions & Events
Structure
Subject + 收集 + Object
Explanation
The verb 收集 (shōují) means 'to collect,' 'to gather,' or 'to compile.' It is used when someone brings together items, information, or materials from various sources into one place. It is common in contexts involving research, hobbies, and preparation.
Examples
研究人员花了几个月收集数据。
Yánjiū rényuán huā le jǐ gè yuè shōují shùjù.
The researchers spent several months collecting data.
她喜欢收集各个国家的邮票。
Tā xǐhuān shōují gège guójiā de yóupiào.
She likes collecting stamps from different countries.
我们正在收集大家对新方案的意见。
Wǒmen zhèngzài shōují dàjiā duì xīn fāng'àn de yìjiàn.
We are collecting everyone's opinions on the new plan.