Chinese Conversation · Level 58
90 words
Chinese word
领取
Pronunciation
Pinyinlǐng qǔ
Meaning
- verbreceive
Example
我去邮局领取包裹。wǒ qù yóu jú líng qǔ bāo guǒ
I am going to the post office to receive the package.
More examples
她到使馆领取护照。tā dào shí guǎn líng qǔ hù zhào
She went to the embassy to receive her passport.
Core concept
A person goes to an appointed place, completes a required check, and leaves with an item, document, or payment meant for them.
Common phrases
领取护照líng qǔ hù zhào
receive a passport
领取证书líng qǔ zhèng shū
receive a certificate
领取失业救济金líng qǔ shī yè jiù jì jīn
receive unemployment benefits
领取奖金líng qǔ jiǎng jīn
receive a bonus
Similar words
提取tí qǔ: Taking out an item or money kept in storage or a deposit account.
收到shōu dào: Getting a parcel, notice, or message that has arrived.
得到dé dào: Obtaining something or achieving a result through effort or opportunity.
Definition in Chinese
凭有效证件在指定地点领取实物、证件或款项，强调到场或按程序取走的动作。píng yǒu xiào zhèng jiàn zài zhǐ dìng dì diǎn líng qǔ shí wù zhèng jiàn huò kuǎn xiàng qiáng diào dào chǎng huò àn chéng xù qǔ zǒu de dòng zuò
Word origin
领取 (lǐngqǔ, "receive") combines 领 (lǐng, "receive") with 取 (qǔ, "take"), linking acceptance of something with the physical act of taking it away.
Usage tips
- English get is broad and casual, while this verb marks the organized handover step for a parcel, document, or payment.