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税收shuìshōutaxationHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #12294, Very Hard
shuìshōu(shui4shou1)shui shou T4
  1. 1taxation
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March 24, 2026

税收(稅收)shuìshōu(shui4shou1)

税收 (shui4 shou1) refers to the collection of taxes by the government from individuals and businesses. It is a crucial aspect of public finance, as it provides the necessary funds for government operations and services. Understanding this term is essential for discussions about economics, governance, and public policy in China.

Strokes18Frequency#12294DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, taxation is often seen as a civic duty, reflecting the Confucian value of contributing to society. The concept of taxation is also linked to historical practices, such as land taxes in imperial times, which were significant in shaping social structures.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'shrew' (sounds like 'shui') collecting 'show' tickets (sounds like 'shou') at a concert. The shrew represents the government collecting taxes, while the show tickets symbolize the money collected through taxation.

Meanings of 税收

shuìshōu(shui4shou1)
1taxation
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税收Simplified
稅收Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 税收 with other financial terms like 收入 (shou1 ru4, income) or 费用 (fei4 yong4, expenses). It's typically used in formal contexts, such as government documents or financial reports, so learners should maintain a formal tone when discussing this term.

HSK Study Tips

While 税收 is not explicitly listed in HSK levels, it connects to HSK 4 and above vocabulary related to economy and finance. Students should focus on understanding related terms like 税 (shui4, tax) and 收 (shou1, to collect) to build a comprehensive vocabulary in this domain.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 税收 in informal contexts, leading to awkward phrasing. For example, saying '我今天的税收很高' (My tax collection today is high) should be corrected to '我今天的税很高' (My tax is high).

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Component characters

税shuìtaxes
HSK 512 strokes禾
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收shōuto receive
HSK 36 strokes攵
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How to say taxation in Chinese

“taxation” in Chinese is税收shuìshōu

税收 (shui4 shou1) refers to the collection of taxes by the government from individuals and businesses. It is a crucial aspect of public finance, as it provides the necessary funds for government operations and services. Understanding this term is essential for discussions about economics, governance, and public policy in China.

When to use 税收

Common mistakes include confusing 税收 with other financial terms like 收入 (shou1 ru4, income) or 费用 (fei4 yong4, expenses). It's typically used in formal contexts, such as government documents or financial reports, so learners should maintain a formal tone when discussing this term.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 税收 in informal contexts, leading to awkward phrasing. For example, saying '我今天的税收很高' (My tax collection today is high) should be corrected to '我今天的税很高' (My tax is high).

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税 (shui4) refers specifically to 'tax,' while 税收 (shui4 shou1) encompasses the broader concept of 'tax collection'.

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