Chinese word

自取

Pronunciation

Pinyinzì qǔ

Meaning

  • verbpick up

Example

包裹到了，你可以来店里自取。bāo guǒ dào le nǐ ké yǐ lái diàn lǐ zì qǔ

The package has arrived, and you can pick it up at the store.

Illustration for 自取 (pick up)

More examples

下单后可以选择到店自取或者送货上门。xià dān hòu ké yǐ xuǎn zé dào diàn zì qǔ huò zhě sòng huò shàng mén

After placing an order, you can choose to pick it up at the store or have it delivered to your door.

Core concept

An item waits at a chosen place for its recipient to claim it in person.

Common phrases

  • 到店自取dào diàn zì qǔ

    pick up at the store

Similar words

取货qǔ huò: Go to a store or warehouse to collect goods that were ordered.
取件qǔ jiàn: Receive a mailed or delivered package from the delivery service or collection point.
领取líng qǔ: Receive an item or document from a service counter or staff member.

Definition in Chinese

自行到店或指定地点领取包裹或物品，不通过上门配送。zì xíng dào diàn huò zhǐ dìng dì diǎn líng qǔ bāo guǒ huò wù pǐn bù tōng guò shàng mén pèi sòng

Word origin

自 (zì, "self") + 取 (qǔ, "take") presents the idea of taking something oneself, rather than having it brought.

Usage tips

  • On an ordering page, 自取 (zìqǔ, "self-pickup") marks a collection option, so checking whether the order is ready can prevent a wasted trip.

Other meanings

  • go getverb
  • collectverb

Opposites

  • 送货上门sòng huò shàng méndeliver to your doorverb

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