收留所

Mandarin · pinyin shōu liú suǒ

Meanings

  1. shelter
  2. refuge
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收
shōu · gather together, collect; harvest
留
liú · stop, halt; stay, detain, keep
所
suǒ · place, location; numerary adjunct
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1–2–3 · shou1 liu2 suo3

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