naap6 seoi3納稅纳税
Jyutpingnaap6 seoi3
Yalenaahp seui
Definition
To pay taxes.
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How it's used
While 納稅 is a formal term often seen in government documents or news reports, everyday speakers almost exclusively use 交稅 when discussing the act of paying taxes. Using 納稅 in casual conversation can sound overly stiff or like you are reading from a legal document. Reserve it for formal writing or when discussing the concept of taxation in an abstract, institutional sense.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse the noun usage with the verb phrase. Remember that 納稅 is technically a verb-object compound, but in daily life, you should use the verb phrase 交稅 to describe the action of paying.
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Grammar guides
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