HSK 7, v, 16 strokes, radical 纟, rank #13310, Hard
缴
jiǎo
to hand over
HSK 7, v, 16 strokes, radical 纟, rank #13310, Hard
缴
jiǎo
to seize
HSK 7, v, 16 strokes, radical 纟, rank #13310, Hard
缴
jiǎo
to deliver, to submit, to hand over
HSK 7, v, 16 strokes, radical 纟, rank #13310, Hard
jiǎo(jiao3) T3
1to hand in
2to hand over
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March 24, 2026
缴(繳)jiǎo(jiao3)
The character 缴 (jiǎo) primarily means to hand in or submit something, often in an official or formal context. It can also imply the act of delivering or handing over, such as submitting documents or paying fees. This word is commonly used in administrative and legal contexts, emphasizing the importance of compliance and submission.
Strokes16Radical纟Frequency#13310DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of submitting documents, such as tax payments or school applications, carries significant weight, often reflecting one's responsibility and social standing. 缴 is frequently used in civic duties, illustrating the importance of compliance.
Memory Tip
Imagine a student handing in their homework (交作业, jiāo zuòyè) to the teacher. The character 缴 looks like a person handing something over, with the radical representing 'to bind' or 'to tie up' suggesting the finality of submission.
Meanings of 缴
jiǎo(jiao3)
1to hand in
2to hand over
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About 缴
缴Simplified
繳Traditional
16Strokes
纟Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#13310Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
缴 (jiǎo) vs 交 (jiāo) — use 缴 for formal submissions, while 交 is more general for handing over or giving.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a student handing in their homework (交作业, jiāo zuòyè) to the teacher. The character 缴 looks like a person handing something over, with the radical representing 'to bind' or 'to tie up' suggesting the finality of submission.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 缴 (jiǎo) with 交 (jiāo), which also means 'to hand over' but is more informal. Use 缴 in contexts requiring formality, such as submitting applications or payments. Remember that the pronunciation has a falling tone (3rd tone), which can be tricky for learners.
HSK Study Tips
While 缴 is not listed in HSK levels, it connects to basic vocabulary related to actions and submissions, which are important for HSK 3 and 4 learners. Focus on using it in conjunction with terms related to official documents and payments.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of submitting documents, such as tax payments or school applications, carries significant weight, often reflecting one's responsibility and social standing. 缴 is frequently used in civic duties, illustrating the importance of compliance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 缴 with 交, mistakenly using 缴 in informal contexts. For example, saying '我交了作业' (Wǒ jiāo le zuòyè) is correct, but saying '我缴了作业' (Wǒ jiǎo le zuòyè) is not appropriate.
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Grammar Patterns of 缴
缴 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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透支的客户每月要____纳5英镑的费用。
Customers who arrange overdrafts will face a monthly charge of £
Example Sentences for 缴 (10)
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1
透支的客户每月要缴纳5英镑的费用。
tòu zhī de kè hù měi yuè yào jiǎo nà5 5 yīng bàng de fèi。
Customers who arrange overdrafts will face a monthly charge of £
2
在保单有效期内，所缴纳的保险费是有保障的。
zài bǎo dān yǒu xiào qī nèi， ， suǒ jiǎo nà de bǎo xiǎn fèi shì yǒu bǎo zhàng。
Premiums are guaranteed throughout the term of the policy.
3
领取收入补贴的人不必缴纳市政税。
lǐng qǔ shōu rù bǔ tiē de rén bù bì jiǎo nà shì zhèng shuì。
People on income support do not have to pay council tax.
4
更富有的人可能得多缴一点儿税。
gēng fù yǒu de rén kě néng dé duō jiǎo yī diǎn ér shuì。
The wealthier may have to pay a little more in taxes.
5
新的土地业主比老业主缴纳的税款要多很多。
xīn de tǔ dì yè zhǔ bǐ lǎo yè zhǔ jiǎo nà de shuì kuǎn yào duō hěn duō。
Newcomers had to pay far more in taxes than long-time land owners.
6
约翰缴付的税款平均达到他收入的五分之一左右.
yuē hàn jiǎo fù de shuì kuǎn píng jūn dá dào tā shōu rù de wǔ fēn zhī yī zuǒ yòu.
John's taxes averaged out to about a fifth of his income.
7
他们都是规矩的缴租人.
tā mén dū shì guī jǔ de jiǎo zū rén.
They are all good payers.
8
扫毒行动已缴获了近900千克的可卡因。
sǎo dú háng dòng yǐ jiǎo huò le jìn900 900 qiān kè de kě kǎ。
The anti-drug sweep had netted nearly 900 kilogrammes of cocaine.
9
他们被迫缴纳880万美元的税款。
tā mén bèi pò jiǎo nà880 880 wàn měi yuán de shuì。
They appear to rule out some of the ideas that have been mentioned — banding the tax so higher earners would pay more.
Cultural Notes for 缴
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the act of submitting documents, such as tax payments or school applications, carries significant weight, often reflecting one's responsibility and social standing. 缴 is frequently used in civic duties, illustrating the importance of compliance.
Word Family of 缴
Words Containing This Character12
缴jiǎoto hand in繳
缴纳jiǎonàto pay (taxes etc)繳納
缴费jiǎofèito pay a fee繳費
缴税to pay tax繳稅
收缴to seize收繳
缴获to capture繳獲
上缴to transfer (income, profits etc) to higher authorities上繳
缴械to disarm繳械
缴枪to surrender繳槍
追缴to recover (stolen property)追繳
缴付to pay繳付
扣缴to withhold扣繳
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 缴
You might hear 缴税 (jiǎo shuì) meaning 'to pay taxes' or 缴费 (jiǎo fèi) meaning 'to pay a fee'.
No, 缴 is primarily used in formal contexts, while 交 is more suitable for informal situations.
Focus on the 'jiǎo' sound, which can be remembered as 'jow' with a falling tone, like the action of handing something down.
