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收藏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
收藏shōucángto hoardHSK 6, v, rank #4377, Hard
收藏shōucángto collectHSK 6, v, rank #4377, Hard
收藏shōucángcollectionHSK 6, v, rank #4377, Hard
收藏shōucángto bookmark (Internet)HSK 6, v, rank #4377, Hard
shōucáng(shou1cang2) T1
  1. 1to hoard
  2. 2to collect
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March 24, 2026
收藏shōucáng(shou1cang2)

收藏 (shōucáng) means to collect or hoard items, often with a focus on preserving their value or significance. This term is commonly used in contexts relating to hobbies, art, or digital content, like bookmarks on the internet. It implies an appreciation for the items collected, whether they are physical objects or digital resources.

Frequency#4377DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture,收藏 is closely linked to traditional practices like collecting antiques or calligraphy, which are seen as ways to preserve cultural heritage. Collecting is often associated with status and knowledge, making it a respected pursuit.

Memory Tip

Imagine a collector with a 'shoebox' full of treasures, each representing a unique experience. The 'shou' sounds like 'shoe', which can hold valuable items (cang) inside, helping you remember to collect and cherish each one.

Meanings of 收藏

shōucáng(shou1cang2)
1to hoard
2to collect
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About 收藏

收藏Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#4377Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1

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珍藏 (zhēncáng) - use 收藏 (shōucáng) for general collection, while 珍藏 (zhēncáng) implies a more valuable or cherished collection.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a collector with a 'shoebox' full of treasures, each representing a unique experience. The 'shou' sounds like 'shoe', which can hold valuable items (cang) inside, helping you remember to collect and cherish each one.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 收藏 with the more general verb 收 (shōu), which means 'to receive' or 'to gather'. 收藏 is more specific and often used in formal contexts, such as art exhibitions or academic discussions. Common collocations include 收藏品 (shōucáng pǐn - collection items) and 收藏夹 (shōucáng jiá - bookmark).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 收藏 connects with many other advanced vocabulary related to appreciation and curation, such as 艺术 (yìshù - art) and 文化 (wénhuà - culture). Students at this level should focus on nuances in context and usage across different scenarios.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture,收藏 is closely linked to traditional practices like collecting antiques or calligraphy, which are seen as ways to preserve cultural heritage. Collecting is often associated with status and knowledge, making it a respected pursuit.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 收藏 with 收集, using them interchangeably in contexts where 收藏 is more appropriate, as in '我喜欢收藏邮票' (I like to collect stamps), which should be used instead of '我喜欢收集邮票'.

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Pronunciation of 收藏

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Component Characters

收shōuto receive
HSK 36 strokes攵
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藏cángTibet
HSK 517 strokes艹
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Grammar Patterns of 收藏

收藏 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 4 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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她____了五枚硬币。

She collected five coins.

Example Sentences for 收藏 (10)

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你可以将收藏的全部CD保存在电脑硬盘上。

nǐ kě yǐ jiāng shōu cáng de quán bùCD CD bǎo cún zài diàn nǎo yìng pán。

You can store your entire CD collection on the computer's hard drive.
2
你是不是收藏了大量的书籍、报纸和纪念品？

nǐ shì bù shì shōu cáng le dà liáng de shū jí、 、 bào zhǐ hé jì niàn？

Do you keep many books and papers and memorabilia?
3
在过去的17年中，收藏的规模不断扩大。

zài guò qù de17 17 nián， zhōng ， shōu cáng de guī mó bù duàn。

The collection has been built up over the last seventeen years.
4
这些垫子很多都保存了下来，非常有收藏价值。

zhè xiē diàn zǐ hěn duō dū bǎo cún le xià lái， ， fēi cháng yǒu shōu cáng jià。

Many of these cushions have survived and are very collectible.
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收藏家们会花5万到100万美元去购入一份稀有标本。

shōu cáng jiā mén huì huā5 5 wàn100 dào 100 wàn měi yuán qù gòu rù yī fèn xī yǒu。

Collectors will pay $50,000 to $1 million for a rare specimen.
6
我从餐具柜里取出一瓶自己收藏的最好的麦芽威士忌。

wǒ cóng cān jù guì lǐ qǔ chū yī píng zì jǐ shōu cáng de zuì hǎo de mài yá wēi shì jì。

I got a bottle of my best malt out of the sideboard.
7
简·波洛克古董店经营银器和小收藏品。

jiǎn· · bō luò kè gǔ dǒng diàn jīng yíng yín qì hé xiǎo shōu cáng。

Jane Pollock Antiques deals in silver and small collectables.
8
曼迪天生喜欢收集小玩意，只要是她看上的都会收藏起来。

màn dí tiān shēng xǐ huān shōu jí xiǎo wán yì， ， zhī yào shì tā kàn shàng de dū huì shōu cáng qǐ。

A born magpie, Mandy collects any object that catches her eye.
9
这些年来，罗伯特逐渐收藏了一批版画和绘画作品。

zhè xiē nián lái， ， luó bó tè zhú jiàn shōu cáng le yī pī bǎn huà hé huì huà zuò。

Robert's collection of prints and paintings has been bought over the years.
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1999年首届东宇美术馆收藏展(沈阳?东宇美术馆).

1999 1999 nián shǒu jiè dōng yǔ měi shù guǎn shōu cáng( zhǎn (? shěn yáng ? dōng yǔ).

First Dongyu Art Museum Collection Show, Shenyang Dongyu Art Museum.

Cultural Notes for 收藏

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture,收藏 is closely linked to traditional practices like collecting antiques or calligraphy, which are seen as ways to preserve cultural heritage. Collecting is often associated with status and knowledge, making it a respected pursuit.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

While in Western cultures, collecting may often be seen as a hobby or pastime, in Chinese culture, it can also reflect one's social status and appreciation of history.

Frequently Asked Questions about 收藏

收藏 (shōucáng) implies a more curated collection often with value, while 收集 (shōují) simply means to gather or collect items, regardless of their significance.