申领 (shēnlǐng) is a formal, two-character verb meaning 'to apply for and receive'—typically used for official documents or permits issued by government or institutional authorities. The first character 申 (shēn) means 'to state formally' or 'to petition', reflecting the application step; the second character 领 (lǐng) means 'to receive' or 'to collect', emphasizing the physical or procedural act of obtaining the approved item. Together, they describe a complete administrative process—not just submitting paperwork, but also successfully acquiring the document.

This word appears frequently in contexts involving ID cards, residence permits, driver’s licenses, social security cards, or business licenses. It carries a bureaucratic, official register and is rarely used for everyday items or informal requests. Learners should note that 申领 always implies both action (applying) and result (receiving), distinguishing it from verbs like 申请 (shēnqǐng), which only means 'to apply' without guaranteeing receipt.