收拾玩具
shōushi wánjù
Put away your toys
收拾玩具 (shōushi wánjù) means "put away your toys" or "tidy up your toys." It is a common instruction given to children, often heard when it is time to clean up before meals or bedtime, serving as a familiar pre-dinner battle cry.
What does 收拾玩具 (shōushi wánjù) mean?
收拾玩具 (shōushi wánjù) means “put away your toys” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “tidy up toys.”
When to use it
This command is typically used by parents or caregivers speaking to children. It is a direct instruction, appropriate for the parent-child dynamic.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “SHOH-shrr wahn-JOO.” 收 is high and level and 拾 is light; 玩 rises and 具 falls.
Other ways to say it
- 收拾房间shōushi fángjiāntidy up the room
- 把玩具收起来bǎ wánjù shōu qǐlaiput the toys away (using 把 structure)
- 整理玩具zhěnglǐ wánjùorganize toys
Examples
快点，收拾玩具，我们要吃饭了！
kuàidiǎn, shōushi wánjù, wǒmen yào chīfàn le!
Hurry up, put away your toys, we're going to eat!
你玩完了吗？请收拾玩具。
nǐ wán wán le ma? qǐng shōushi wánjù.
Are you done playing? Please put away your toys.
妈妈说，吃晚饭前要收拾玩具。
māma shuō, chī wǎnfàn qián yào shōushi wánjù.
Mom said to put away the toys before dinner.
Pro tip: While 收拾 can mean "tidy up" generally, when paired with 玩具, it specifically means to put them back in their designated place, not just to make them neat.
Related phrases
说对不起 · Say you're sorry要分享哦 · Remember to share排好队 · Line up nicely
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