HSK · Level 53
105 words
Chinese word
收留
Pronunciation
Pinyinshōu liú
Meaning
- verbtake in
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?
More examples
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.
Core concept
Bringing someone or an animal into a safe place and keeping them there for protection.
Common phrases
收留小狗shōu liú xiáo gǒu
take in a puppy
收留弃婴shōu liú qì yīng
take in an abandoned baby
收留流浪动物shōu liú liú làng dòng wù
take in stray animals
Similar words
收容shōu róng: To admit a person or animal to a facility that provides temporary shelter and care.
收养shōu yǎng: To bring a child or animal into the family and take responsibility for raising it.
接纳jiē nà: To accept a person into a group, community, or organization.
Definition in Chinese
对流浪、受伤或需要照顾的人或动物进行接收并安排暂住或保护。duì liú làng shòu shāng huò xū yào zhào gù de rén huò dòng wù jìn xíng jiē shōu bìng ān pái zàn zhù huò bǎo hù
Word origin
In 收留 (shōuliú, "take in"), 收 (shōu, "receive") marks the act of accepting someone and 留 (liú, "remain") adds the idea of allowing that person to stay.
Usage tips
- 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.