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征收 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
征收zhēngshōuto levy (a fine)HSK 7, v, rank #30086, Very Hard
征收zhēngshōuto impose (a tariff)HSK 7, v, rank #30086, Very Hard
zhēngshōu(zheng1shou1) T1
  1. 1to levy (a fine)
  2. 2to impose (a tariff)
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March 24, 2026
征收(徵收)zhēngshōu(zheng1shou1)

征收 (zheng1 shou1) means to levy or impose a charge, such as a tax or fine, usually by a government authority. It is commonly used in contexts involving financial obligations or penalties that must be paid by individuals or businesses, emphasizing the authority behind the action.

Frequency#30086DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, tax collection is a significant aspect of government revenue, and the concept of 征收 is deeply embedded in the administration's efforts to maintain economic stability. Historical taxation practices have shaped modern financial systems.

Memory Tip

Imagine a stern official pointing at a tax bill, saying 'You must pay this, it's been征收!' The character 征 combines the radical for 'to journey' (征) with 'to receive' (收), suggesting a journey to collect dues.

Meanings of 征收

zhēngshōu(zheng1shou1)
1to levy (a fine)
2to impose (a tariff)
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About 征收

征收Simplified
徵收Traditional
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—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#30086Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 征收

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征税 (zhēngshuì) — use 征收 for broader contexts of levying charges beyond just taxes.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a stern official pointing at a tax bill, saying 'You must pay this, it's been征收!' The character 征 combines the radical for 'to journey' (征) with 'to receive' (收), suggesting a journey to collect dues.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 征收 with 收 (shou1), which simply means 'to receive.' It's often used in formal contexts, such as legal or governmental discussions. Common collocations include 征收税 (levy tax) and 征收罚款 (impose a fine).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 征收 connects with other terms related to taxation and financial regulations. Students should focus on understanding its usage in official documents and discussions about fiscal policy.

Cultural Note

In China, tax collection is a significant aspect of government revenue, and the concept of 征收 is deeply embedded in the administration's efforts to maintain economic stability. Historical taxation practices have shaped modern financial systems.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 征收 with 收, mistakenly using it in informal contexts. For example, saying '我征收我的朋友' (I levy my friend) instead of saying '我向我的朋友收钱' (I collect money from my friend) is incorrect.

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Component Characters

征zhēngjourney
HSK 78 strokes彳
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收shōuto receive
HSK 36 strokes攵
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Grammar Patterns of 征收

征收 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. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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结果将是____更高的税。

The result will be higher taxation.

Example Sentences for 征收 (6)

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结果将是征收更高的税。

jié guǒ jiāng shì zhēng shōu gēng gāo de shuì。

The result will be higher taxation.
2
1979年以来,全国共征收排污费247亿元.

1979 1979 nián yǐ, lái , quán guó gòng zhēng shōu pái247 wū fèi.

Since 1979 China has collected 7 billion yuan in pollutant discharge fees.
3
当局开始对燃油征收一项新税。

dāng jú kāi shǐ duì rán yóu zhēng shōu yī xiàng xīn shuì。

A new tax was imposed on fuel.
4
向富人征收的税应该比穷人的多.

xiàng fù rén zhēng shōu de shuì yīng gāi bǐ qióng rén de duō.

Taxes should be levied more on the rich than on the poor.
5
酒类要征收新税.

jiǔ lèi yào zhēng shōu xīn shuì.

New duties will be imposed on wines and spirits.
6
大臣们认为在大选前停止征收人头税至关重要。

dà chén mén rèn wéi zài dà xuǎn qián tíng zhǐ zhēng shōu rén tóu shuì zhì guān zhòng yào。

Ministers believed it was vital to dump the poll tax before the election.

Cultural Notes for 征收

🏮Cultural insight

In China, tax collection is a significant aspect of government revenue, and the concept of 征收 is deeply embedded in the administration's efforts to maintain economic stability. Historical taxation practices have shaped modern financial systems.

Frequently Asked Questions about 征收

征收 is a broader term that means to levy or impose a charge, while 征税 specifically refers to the imposition of taxes.