shōu cúndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to receive for storage / delivery of goods / to gather and store / to store safely / safe keeping
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

收存 收存 [shou1 cun2] /to receive for storage/delivery of goods/to gather and store/to store safely/safe keeping/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 收
    shōu

    to receive / to accept / to collect / to put away / to restrain / to stop / in care of (used on address line after name)

  • 存
    cún

    to exist / to deposit / to store / to keep / to survive

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.