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缴

jiǎo
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to hand in
  2. 2. to hand over
  3. 3. to seize

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Stroke order

16 strokes

Usage notes

Collocations

缴 is commonly used with 费, 税, or 款 to mean paying fees, taxes, or sums of money. Example: 缴费 (pay fees).

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 缴 (to hand in/pay under obligation) with 交 (general giving/handing over). Use 缴 for mandatory payments like taxes, fines, or school assignments.

Example Sentences

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请把作业 缴 上来。
Please hand in your homework.

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