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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
纳税nàshuìto pay taxesHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #14092, Very Hard
nàshuì(na4shui4)na shui T4
  1. 1to pay taxes
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March 24, 2026

纳税(納稅)nàshuì(na4shui4)

纳税 refers to the act of paying taxes to the government. It is commonly used in contexts related to financial obligations, tax compliance, and discussions about governmental funding. Understanding this term is essential for engaging in discussions about economics and civic responsibilities in Chinese society.

Strokes19Frequency#14092DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, paying taxes is viewed as a civic duty that supports public services and infrastructure. The government often emphasizes the importance of tax compliance as part of promoting social responsibility and economic development.

Memory Tip

Think of 纳 as 'to accept' or 'to bring in,' and 税 as 'tax.' Imagine a person bringing in their earnings to accept their tax responsibilities, represented by the character's components: '纳' looks like a hand bringing in money, and '税' contains '禾' (grain) symbolizing harvest, which connects to the idea of what one earns.

Meanings of 纳税

nàshuì(na4shui4)
1to pay taxes
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纳税Simplified
納稅Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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缴税 (jiǎo shuì) - use 纳税 when emphasizing the legal obligation to pay taxes, while 缴税 can imply a more general act of paying.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the tones; '纳' (na4) is crucial to distinguish it from similar-sounding words. This term is often used in formal contexts, so ensure you use it appropriately when discussing financial matters. Common collocations include '按时纳税' (to pay taxes on time) and '纳税人' (taxpayer).

HSK Study Tips

While 纳税 is not specifically in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to HSK Level 5 topics such as finance and society. Focus on understanding related terms like '税务' (taxation) and '税收' (tax revenue) to build a broader vocabulary around this concept.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 纳税 with 交税, thinking they are interchangeable, but they can have different connotations. For example, saying '我交税每年' instead of '我每年纳税' is incorrect; the correct structure emphasizes the timing of the action.

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Component Characters

纳nàto receive
HSK 77 strokes纟
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税shuìtaxes
HSK 512 strokes禾
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How to say to pay taxes in Chinese

“to pay taxes” in Chinese is纳税nàshuì

纳税 refers to the act of paying taxes to the government. It is commonly used in contexts related to financial obligations, tax compliance, and discussions about governmental funding. Understanding this term is essential for engaging in discussions about economics and civic responsibilities in Chinese society.

When to use 纳税

Be careful with the tones; '纳' (na4) is crucial to distinguish it from similar-sounding words. This term is often used in formal contexts, so ensure you use it appropriately when discussing financial matters. Common collocations include '按时纳税' (to pay taxes on time) and '纳税人' (taxpayer).

纳税 or something close to it

缴税 (jiǎo shuì) - use 纳税 when emphasizing the legal obligation to pay taxes, while 缴税 can imply a more general act of paying.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 纳税 with 交税, thinking they are interchangeable, but they can have different connotations. For example, saying '我交税每年' instead of '我每年纳税' is incorrect; the correct structure emphasizes the timing of the action.

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You can say '我每年按时纳税' (I pay taxes on time every year).

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