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Mandarin · pinyin shōu róng suǒ

temporary shelter
hospice
refuge (e.g. for animals)
detention center

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收: shōu · gather together, collect; harvest
容: róng · looks, appearance; figure, form
所: suǒ · place, location; numerary adjunct

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1–2–3 · shou1 rong2 suo3

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noun

temporary shelter; refuge
(Mainland China) detention centre

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