verb HSK 4
to collect · to charge (a fee) · to receive
Meaning
收取 means to collect or receive something, especially fees, payments, or charges. It's commonly used in formal or business contexts when an organization or person collects money from others. The word emphasizes the active collection process rather than passive receiving.
Usage
收取 is typically used in formal or commercial settings, such as businesses collecting fees, governments collecting taxes, or institutions charging for services. It often appears with objects like 费用 (fees), 押金 (deposit), or 利息 (interest). It's more formal than simply using 收.
Examples
- 01这家银行不收取年费。.This bank doesn't charge an annual fee.
- 02酒店在入住时会收取押金。.The hotel will collect a deposit at check-in.
Characters
Common collocations
- 收取费用to collect fees
- 收取押金to collect a deposit
- 收取利息to collect interest
- 免费收取to collect free of charge
Antonyms
Origin
The combination of 收 (receive/collect) and 取 (take/obtain) creates a compound verb emphasizing the active process of collecting or obtaining something from others.