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申报 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
申报shēnbàoto report (to the authorities)HSK 7, nz, rank #18526, Hard
申报shēnbàoto declare (to customs)HSK 7, nz, rank #18526, Hard
shēnbào(shen1bao4) T1
  1. 1to report (to the authorities)
  2. 2to declare (to customs)
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March 24, 2026
申报(申報)shēnbào(shen1bao4)

申报 refers to the act of formally reporting information to authorities, often in contexts such as customs declarations or financial reporting. This term is commonly used in legal and administrative settings, where accurate and timely reporting is critical for compliance and regulation.

Frequency#18526DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the process of 申报 is crucial for customs and trade, reflecting the importance of regulation in economic activities. This reflects a societal value placed on order and compliance with governmental systems.

Memory Tip

Think of 申 (shen) as 'to extend' or 'to announce', and 报 (bao) as 'to report'. Visualize extending your hand to announce a report to an official at customs, making the connection between the action of declaring and the components of the word.

Meanings of 申报

shēnbào(shen1bao4)
1to report (to the authorities)
2to declare (to customs)
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About 申报

申报Simplified
申報Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#18526Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 申报

Quick Contrast

申报 (shēnbào) vs 报告 (bàogào) — use 申报 for formal declarations to authorities, while 报告 is for general reports or presentations.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 申 (shen) as 'to extend' or 'to announce', and 报 (bao) as 'to report'. Visualize extending your hand to announce a report to an official at customs, making the connection between the action of declaring and the components of the word.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 申报 with similar terms like 报告 (baogao), which means 'to report' in a more general sense. 申报 is typically used in formal contexts, so ensure you use it when discussing declarations to authorities rather than casual reports.

HSK Study Tips

At HSK Level 6, students should focus on understanding the nuances of formal reporting. Connecting 申报 with related terms like 报告 (report) and 申请 (apply) can help reinforce your vocabulary for formal communication in various contexts.

Cultural Note

In China, the process of 申报 is crucial for customs and trade, reflecting the importance of regulation in economic activities. This reflects a societal value placed on order and compliance with governmental systems.

Common Mistakes

Learners might incorrectly use 申报 in casual contexts, such as saying '我申报我的想法' (I declare my thoughts), instead of a more appropriate phrase like '我想表达我的想法' (I want to express my thoughts).

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Component Characters

申Shēnold name for Shanghai 上海[Shàng hǎi]
HSK 75 strokes田
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报bàoto announce
HSK 77 strokes扌
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Grammar Patterns of 申报

申报 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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.

Exercise 1 of 3

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个人所得税____归档的最后期限是4月15日.

April 15 is the deadline for filling individual income - tax returns.

Example Sentences for 申报 (3)

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个人所得税申报归档的最后期限是4月15日.

gè rén suǒ dé shuì shēn bào guī dàng de zuì hòu qī xiàn shì4 415 yuè.

April 15 is the deadline for filling individual income - tax returns.
2
你有东西要申报 吗 ?(指应纳税的东西)

nǐ yǒu dōng xī yào shēn bào?( ma ?( zhǐ yīng nà shuì de)

Have you anything to declare?
3
那个老板老是在所得税申报上虚报窜改.

nà gè lǎo bǎn lǎo shì zài suǒ dé shuì shēn bào shàng xū bào cuàn gǎi.

The boss always fudges on his income tax forms.

Cultural Notes for 申报

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the process of 申报 is crucial for customs and trade, reflecting the importance of regulation in economic activities. This reflects a societal value placed on order and compliance with governmental systems.

Frequently Asked Questions about 申报

申报 specifically refers to formal declarations to authorities, while 报告 is a broader term for reporting information in various contexts.