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March 24, 2026
接受jiēshòu(jie1shou4)
接受 means 'to accept' or 'to receive' in Mandarin. It is commonly used in contexts where one agrees to something, whether it be an offer, a gift, or an idea. The nuance often implies a willingness to welcome or acknowledge what is presented.
Frequency#450DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of accepting gifts or invitations is often seen as a sign of respect and relationship building. Accepting something graciously can strengthen personal and professional ties.
Memory Tip
Think of 接 (jie1) as 'to connect' and 受 (shou4) as 'to bear' or 'to receive.' Imagine a scene where you connect with a friend and accept their gift with open arms, symbolizing the connection and acceptance.
Meanings of 接受
jiēshòu(jie1shou4)
1to accept
2to receive
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About 接受
接受Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
接受 (jiēshòu) vs 采纳 (cǎinà) — use 接受 for general acceptance or reception, while 采纳 specifically refers to adopting or accepting suggestions or proposals.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 接 (jie1) as 'to connect' and 受 (shou4) as 'to bear' or 'to receive.' Imagine a scene where you connect with a friend and accept their gift with open arms, symbolizing the connection and acceptance.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone; it’s important to pronounce it correctly as jie1 shou4 (first and fourth tones). Common collocations include 接受挑战 (accept a challenge) and 接受意见 (accept opinions). This word is used in both formal and informal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 接受 connects with other verbs and expressions related to agreement and reception. Focus on practicing its usage in various sentences to solidify understanding and to differentiate it from similar verbs like 允许 (to allow).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of accepting gifts or invitations is often seen as a sign of respect and relationship building. Accepting something graciously can strengthen personal and professional ties.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 接受 with 允许 (to allow). For example, saying 接受你的请求 (accept your request) is incorrect if the intention is to grant permission; it should be 允许你的请求 (allow your request).
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Grammar Patterns of 接受
接受 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Cultural Notes for 接受
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the act of accepting gifts or invitations is often seen as a sign of respect and relationship building. Accepting something graciously can strengthen personal and professional ties.
Frequently Asked Questions about 接受
Yes, you can use 接受 to express acceptance of an opinion, such as 接受他的意见 (accept his opinion).
Not necessarily; while it often has positive connotations, it can also be used neutrally or negatively, depending on context.
Yes, synonyms include 采纳 (cǎinà, to adopt) and 理解 (lǐjiě, to understand), but their usage can vary based on context.
