Usages of shōushi
周末 我 想 先 收拾 房间， 再 去 超市 买 东西。zhōumò wǒ xiǎng xiān shōushi fángjiān, zài qù chāoshì mǎi dōngxi.
On the weekend I want to tidy up my room first, then go to the supermarket to buy things.
我 的 桌子 太 乱 了， 我 得 先 收拾 一下。wǒ de zhuōzi tài luàn le, wǒ děi xiān shōushi yíxià.
My desk is too messy; I need to tidy it up first.
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