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March 24, 2026
手续费(手續費)shǒuxùfèi(shou3xu4fei4)
手续费 refers to a fee charged for processing a service or transaction. It is commonly encountered in contexts such as banking, ticketing, and administrative services, where an additional charge is applied for handling the necessary paperwork or procedures.
Frequency#30993DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese business practices, transparency about service fees is crucial, and customers often inquire about 手续费 before proceeding with transactions to avoid unexpected costs.
Memory Tip
Think of 手 (shǒu) meaning 'hand' as in 'to handle' and 续 (xù) suggesting 'continuation' or 'to follow through'—when you handle a service, there’s often a fee (费, fèi) involved. Imagine a hand holding a ticket with a small fee tag attached to it.
Meanings of 手续费
shǒuxùfèi(shou3xu4fei4)
1service charge
2processing fee
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About 手续费
手续费Simplified
手續費Traditional
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HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
手续费 (shǒuxùfèi) vs 佣金 (yōngjīn) — use 手续费 for processing fees specifically, while 佣金 refers to commissions earned for facilitating sales or services.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 手 (shǒu) meaning 'hand' as in 'to handle' and 续 (xù) suggesting 'continuation' or 'to follow through'—when you handle a service, there’s often a fee (费, fèi) involved. Imagine a hand holding a ticket with a small fee tag attached to it.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 手续费 with other types of fees, such as 罚款 (fákuǎn, fine) or 税 (shuì, tax). This term is typically used in more formal settings, and you may encounter it in contracts or official documents.
HSK Study Tips
Although 手续费 may not appear directly in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with related terms like 费用 (cost) and 手续 (procedure). Focus on understanding how fees are structured in various contexts to enhance comprehension.
Cultural Note
In Chinese business practices, transparency about service fees is crucial, and customers often inquire about 手续费 before proceeding with transactions to avoid unexpected costs.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 手续费 to refer to any general fee, while it specifically denotes fees for processing services. For example, saying '我需要支付手续费和罚款' (I need to pay the service fee and a fine) can be misleading unless both fees are specifically for processing.
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Cultural Notes for 手续费
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In Chinese business practices, transparency about service fees is crucial, and customers often inquire about 手续费 before proceeding with transactions to avoid unexpected costs.
Frequently Asked Questions about 手续费
It means 'service charge' or 'processing fee.'
No, it can vary depending on the service provider and the type of service.
You can say: '这个银行收取手续费' which means 'This bank charges a service fee.'
