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减轻 (jiǎnqīng) refers to alleviating or lessening a burden, often in a more general sense, while 减免 (jiǎnmiǎn) specifically pertains to waiving or reducing obligations like fees or taxes.
Be careful not to confuse 减免 with 取消 (qǔxiāo), which means 'to cancel' rather than 'to reduce or waive'. This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in official or policy-related discussions. Remember to use the correct tones to avoid confusion.
While 减免 is not a standard vocabulary word in the HSK, it can be related to HSK Level 4 and above vocabulary regarding finances and obligations. Students should focus on the components of the characters and their meanings to better understand similar terms.
Learners often confuse 减免 with 免除 (miǎnchú), which means 'to exempt from completely'. For example, saying '我希望减免所有的税' (I hope to waive all taxes) may incorrectly imply complete exemption instead of reduction, where '减免部分税' (reduce part of the tax) would be more accurate.
Pronunciation of 减免
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Component Characters
How to say to reduce or waive (taxes, punishment, rent, tuition etc) in Chinese
“to reduce or waive (taxes, punishment, rent, tuition etc)” in Chinese is减免
减免 (jiǎnmiǎn) means to reduce or waive certain obligations such as taxes, penalties, or fees. This term is often used in legal, financial, or administrative contexts when discussing adjustments to payments or penalties, indicating a relief from the full amount owed.
When to use 减免
Be careful not to confuse 减免 with 取消 (qǔxiāo), which means 'to cancel' rather than 'to reduce or waive'. This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in official or policy-related discussions. Remember to use the correct tones to avoid confusion.
减免 or something close to it
减轻 (jiǎnqīng) refers to alleviating or lessening a burden, often in a more general sense, while 减免 (jiǎnmiǎn) specifically pertains to waiving or reducing obligations like fees or taxes.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 减免 with 免除 (miǎnchú), which means 'to exempt from completely'. For example, saying '我希望减免所有的税' (I hope to waive all taxes) may incorrectly imply complete exemption instead of reduction, where '减免部分税' (reduce part of the tax) would be more accurate.
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You can use 减免 in contexts involving financial obligations, such as taxes, school tuition, or fines.
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