English–Chinese
“take in” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshōu liú
Example
我可以收留这只小狗吗？wǒ ké yǐ shōu liú zhè zhǐ xiáo gǒu ma
Can I take in this puppy?
How to say “take in” in Chinese
“Take in” in Chinese is 收留 (shōu liú).
Bringing someone or an animal into a safe place and keeping them there for protection.
Example sentences with 收留
动物救助站把受伤的猫收留了。dòng wù jiù zhù zhàn bǎ shòu shāng de māo shōu liú le
The animal rescue center took in the injured cat.
Tips for using 收留
- The word suits short-term rescue situations, while longer-term responsibility is expressed with different vocabulary, so it does not by itself promise permanent care.