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提交 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
提交tíjiāoto submit (a report etc)HSK 5, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #7798, Hard
提交tíjiāoto refer (a problem) to sbHSK 5, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #7798, Hard
tíjiāo(ti2jiao1) T2
  1. 1to submit (a report etc)
  2. 2to refer (a problem) to sb
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March 24, 2026

提交tíjiāo(ti2jiao1)

提交 (tí jiāo) means 'to submit' in the context of presenting documents, reports, or applications. It is often used in formal settings, such as academia or business, where one is required to hand in work or refer an issue to someone in authority.

Strokes18Frequency#7798DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese workplaces, submitting reports or documents on time is highly valued as it reflects professionalism and responsibility, which are important cultural traits. Deadlines are strictly adhered to, and timely submissions can influence one's reputation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a teacher (提) holding up a report to submit (交) to the principal. The character 提 (tí) suggests raising or lifting, while 交 (jiāo) indicates handing over. Visualize the act of lifting a document and passing it over to remember its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 提交

tíjiāo(ti2jiao1)
1to submit (a report etc)
2to refer (a problem) to sb
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About 提交

提交Simplified
18Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 提交

Quick Contrast

提交 (tíjiāo) vs 递交 (dìjiāo) — use 提交 for formal submissions, while 递交 is more about the act of handing over physically.

Usage Notes

When using 提交, it is often accompanied by specific nouns, such as 提交报告 (submit a report) or 提交申请 (submit an application). Avoid using it in informal contexts, as it may sound overly formal; instead, use it in professional or academic environments.

HSK Study Tips

While 提交 is not currently listed in the HSK vocabulary, it is relevant for learners at HSK 4 or higher due to its use in more complex sentence structures. Focus on combining it with other HSK terms related to work, education, and communication.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 提交 with 交, thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我交报告' (wǒ jiāo bàogào) is incorrect in formal contexts; it should be '我提交报告' (wǒ tíjiāo bàogào) to convey the formal act of submission.

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Component Characters

提títo carry (hanging down from the hand)
HSK 412 strokes扌
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交jiāoto hand over
HSK 46 strokes亠
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How to say to submit (a report etc) in Chinese

“to submit (a report etc)” in Chinese is提交tíjiāo

提交 (tí jiāo) means 'to submit' in the context of presenting documents, reports, or applications. It is often used in formal settings, such as academia or business, where one is required to hand in work or refer an issue to someone in authority.

When to use 提交

When using 提交, it is often accompanied by specific nouns, such as 提交报告 (submit a report) or 提交申请 (submit an application). Avoid using it in informal contexts, as it may sound overly formal; instead, use it in professional or academic environments.

提交 or something close to it

提交 (tíjiāo) vs 递交 (dìjiāo) — use 提交 for formal submissions, while 递交 is more about the act of handing over physically.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 提交 with 交, thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我交报告' (wǒ jiāo bàogào) is incorrect in formal contexts; it should be '我提交报告' (wǒ tíjiāo bàogào) to convey the formal act of submission.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 提交

Yes, 提交 is primarily used in formal contexts like business and academia.

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