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March 24, 2026
收获(收獲)shōuhuò(shou1huo4)
收获 (shōu huò) refers to the act of harvesting crops or reaping the benefits of one’s efforts. It can also imply gaining knowledge, rewards, or profits from experiences, making it versatile in both agricultural and metaphorical contexts.
Frequency#4435DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 收获 is closely tied to the agricultural calendar and the importance of harvest festivals, which celebrate the fruits of labor and community effort. This reflects the value placed on hard work and the resulting rewards.
Memory Tip
Imagine a farmer (the character '收' resembles someone collecting) gathering a basket full of golden crops ('获' looks like a field of wheat). This visual represents the idea of reaping rewards, both literally and figuratively, and the pronunciation 'shōu huò' can be remembered by thinking of 'showing' off your 'harvest'.
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AI Study Notes for 收获
Quick Contrast
成果 (chéngguǒ) refers to the achievements or results obtained from efforts, while 收获 (shōuhuò) emphasizes the process of gaining benefits or rewards, often with a connotation of effort involved.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a farmer (the character '收' resembles someone collecting) gathering a basket full of golden crops ('获' looks like a field of wheat). This visual represents the idea of reaping rewards, both literally and figuratively, and the pronunciation 'shōu huò' can be remembered by thinking of 'showing' off your 'harvest'.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 收获 with similar verbs like 得到 (dé dào) which means 'to obtain'. 收获 is more specific to gaining results or benefits from efforts. It’s used in both formal and informal contexts, often paired with words like '经验' (experience) or '成果' (results).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 收获 connects well with other vocabulary related to results and achievements, such as 成功 (success) and 结果 (result). Students should focus on its use in various contexts to fully grasp its meaning beyond agriculture.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 收获 is closely tied to the agricultural calendar and the importance of harvest festivals, which celebrate the fruits of labor and community effort. This reflects the value placed on hard work and the resulting rewards.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 收获, confusing it with similar-sounding words. For example, saying 'shou huo' instead of the correct 'shōu huò' can lead to misunderstandings. Additionally, some might use it incorrectly in contexts where '获得' (huò dé) would be more appropriate, like in '获得了很多知识' (gained a lot of knowledge).
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Grammar Patterns of 收获
收获 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 10 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
各家经营各自的农场，____各自的劳动成果。
Each family farms individually and reaps the benefit of its labor.
Example Sentences for 收获 (10)
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1
各家经营各自的农场，收获各自的劳动成果。
gè jiā jīng yíng gè zì de nóng cháng， ， shōu huò gè zì de láo dòng chéng。
Each family farms individually and reaps the benefit of its labor.
2
他把先前检查过的那些口袋又查了一遍，毫无收获。
tā bǎ xiān qián jiǎn chá guò de nà xiē kǒu dài yòu chá le yī biàn， ， háo wú shōu。
Uselessly, he checked the same pockets he'd checked before.
3
坚持下去，你永远都无法预料会有什么样的收获。
jiān chí xià qù， ， nǐ yǒng yuǎn dū wú fǎ yù liào huì yǒu shí mó yàng de shōu。
Hang in there and you never know what you might achieve.
4
将已收获过的黄瓜、西红柿和其他作物的秧蔓割下，制成堆肥。
jiāng yǐ shōu huò guò de huáng guā、 、 xī hóng shì hé qí tā zuò wù de yāng màn gē， xià ， zhì chéng。
Cut down and compost spent cucumbers, tomatoes and other crops.
5
把它完整地听下来后还是没多少收获。
bǎ tā wán zhěng dì tīng xià lái hòu huán shì méi duō shǎo shōu huò。
Listening to it in its entirety is also fairly unrewarding.
6
可以说1932年是该实验室最有收获的一年。
kě yǐ shuō1932 1932 nián shì gāi shí yàn shì zuì yǒu shōu huò de yī。
Arguably, 1932 was the year of greatest achievement at the Laboratories.
7
一分耕耘, 一分收获.
yī fēn gēng yún, , yī fēn shōu.
The more ploughing and weeding, the better the crop.
8
草给阳光晒枯了,发出一阵叫人意满心欢的收获期的芳香气息.
cǎo gěi yáng guāng shài kū le, , fā chū yī zhèn jiào rén yì mǎn xīn huān de shōu huò qī de fāng xiāng qì.
The sunburnt grass breathed a harvest breath of dry sweetness and content.
We once fished in that shore, harvest quite abundant.
Cultural Notes for 收获
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 收获 is closely tied to the agricultural calendar and the importance of harvest festivals, which celebrate the fruits of labor and community effort. This reflects the value placed on hard work and the resulting rewards.
Frequently Asked Questions about 收获
Yes, 收获 can refer to personal growth or achievements, such as gaining insights from experiences.
No, while it literally refers to harvesting crops, it is commonly used metaphorically to describe gaining benefits or results in various areas of life.
The correct pronunciation is 'shōu huò', with the first syllable in a high tone and the second in a falling tone.
