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缴交 (jiǎojiāo) vs 缴纳 (jiǎonà): use 缴纳 for formal payments like taxes, while 缴交 can imply a more general act of handing over or delivering something.
Be cautious of the contexts in which you use 缴纳, as it is more formal and may not be suitable for casual conversation. Common phrases include 缴纳税款 (to pay taxes) and 缴纳费用 (to pay fees). Ensure the correct tone is used—both syllables are in the third and fourth tones, respectively.
As an HSK 6 word, 缴纳 connects with other financial terms such as 税 (tax) and 收入 (income). Students should focus on understanding its usage in formal documents and discussions, as well as its collocations.
Learners often confuse 缴纳 with 交, which can also mean 'to pay' but is used in different contexts. For example, saying '我缴交税' is incorrect; it should be '我缴纳税' instead.
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How to say to pay (taxes etc) in Chinese
“to pay (taxes etc)” in Chinese is缴纳
缴纳 refers to the act of paying or submitting payments, typically for taxes, fees, or contributions. It is often used in formal contexts, such as government or institutional settings, where individuals or businesses are required to fulfill financial obligations.
When to use 缴纳
Be cautious of the contexts in which you use 缴纳, as it is more formal and may not be suitable for casual conversation. Common phrases include 缴纳税款 (to pay taxes) and 缴纳费用 (to pay fees). Ensure the correct tone is used—both syllables are in the third and fourth tones, respectively.
缴纳 or something close to it
缴交 (jiǎojiāo) vs 缴纳 (jiǎonà): use 缴纳 for formal payments like taxes, while 缴交 can imply a more general act of handing over or delivering something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 缴纳 with 交, which can also mean 'to pay' but is used in different contexts. For example, saying '我缴交税' is incorrect; it should be '我缴纳税' instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 缴纳
缴纳 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. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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透支的客户每月要____5英镑的费用。
Customers who arrange overdrafts will face a monthly charge of £
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Frequently Asked Questions about 缴纳
缴纳 specifically refers to payments for taxes or formal contributions, while 支付 is a more general term for paying any expenses.
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