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征收 (zhēng shōu): to levy (a tax); to expropriate

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to levy (a tax); to expropriate
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to levy (a tax)
  • to expropriate

Chinese explanation

  • 国家或政府依法向个人或单位收取税款、费用等
  • 也指政府依法取得土地、房屋等财产并给予补偿。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

journey

HSK 3

to receive

Example sentences

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In order to build new subway lines, the city government decided to levy an additional fee on all shops.

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This country raised import tariffs, levying a 25 percent tax on cars imported from abroad.

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The government plans to start levying a health tax on sugary drinks next year to reduce obesity.

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According to new regulations, all vacant houses will be levied a higher property tax.

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