Chinese words · HSK 3

受

shòu

to receive; to accept

Every meaning

shòu

  1. to receive; to accept
  2. to suffer; to be subjected to
  3. (slang) bottom; passive partner
  4. (passive marker) to be (liked, entrusted) by
  5. to bear; to stand

Words with 受

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).