Meanings of 交付
By ear
Play it, then pick what 交付 means.
About 交付
Podcast: 交付
Podcast: 交付
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 交付
交给 (jiāo gěi) vs 交付 (jiāo fù): use 交付 for formal or contractual deliveries, while 交给 is more general and can be used in informal contexts.
Be mindful of the context in which you use 交付, as it is more formal than simply saying 'give' or 'hand over.' Common collocations include 交付合同 (jiāo fù hé tong - to deliver a contract) and 交付款项 (jiāo fù kuǎn xiàng - to deliver payment). Avoid using it in casual conversations.
While 交付 is not listed in HSK vocabulary, it relates to other HSK words like 给 (gěi - to give) and 发 (fā - to send). Focus on understanding its usage in formal contexts, as it helps build a foundation for business language skills.
Learners often confuse 交付 with simpler words like 给 (gěi). For instance, saying '我交付给你这个文件' (Wǒ jiāo fù gěi nǐ zhège wénjiàn) is incorrect; instead, use '我把这个文件交给你' (Wǒ bǎ zhège wénjiàn jiāo gěi nǐ).
Pronunciation of 交付
Drill the tone of 交付, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 交付 to you
Let me explain 交付 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 交付 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 交付?
Learning Lab
Knowing 交付 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component characters
How to say to hand over in Chinese
“to hand over” in Chinese is交付
交付 (jiāo fù) means to hand over or deliver something, typically in a formal or contractual context. It is commonly used in business, legal, and logistical situations when transferring responsibility or ownership of an item or service.
When to use 交付
Be mindful of the context in which you use 交付, as it is more formal than simply saying 'give' or 'hand over.' Common collocations include 交付合同 (jiāo fù hé tong - to deliver a contract) and 交付款项 (jiāo fù kuǎn xiàng - to deliver payment). Avoid using it in casual conversations.
交付 or something close to it
交给 (jiāo gěi) vs 交付 (jiāo fù): use 交付 for formal or contractual deliveries, while 交给 is more general and can be used in informal contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 交付 with simpler words like 给 (gěi). For instance, saying '我交付给你这个文件' (Wǒ jiāo fù gěi nǐ zhège wénjiàn) is incorrect; instead, use '我把这个文件交给你' (Wǒ bǎ zhège wénjiàn jiāo gěi nǐ).
Write 交付
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 交付 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 交付?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Frequently asked questions about 交付
No, it is typically reserved for formal or business contexts.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 交付?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.