接收 jiēshōu reception (of transmitted signal)
reception (of transmitted signal); to receive; to accept; to admit; to take over (e.g. a factory); to expropriate
How to remember 接收: 接 receive + 收 receive = reception (of transmitted signal).
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How it is used
- To receive (a signal, transmission, or takeover) - 接收信号 (jiēshōu xìnhào) receive a signal; 接收邮件 receive email.
- Technical/administrative receiving: signals, data, or taking over an entity (接收公司 take over a company). Distinguish from 接受 (jiēshòu, to accept an idea/offer/criticism - a mental acceptance).
- 接收 = physically/technically get; 接受 = agree to take on.