zeon3 hau2 seoi3進口稅进口税
Jyutpingzeon3 hau2 seoi3
Yalejeun háu seui
Definition
Import tax or customs duty on imported goods.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, commercial, or governmental contexts rather than casual daily conversation. While it is the standard term for import duties, people often use the more general term 稅 when discussing costs in a relaxed setting. It is frequently encountered in shipping documents, news reports, or when discussing international trade policies.
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Common phrases
to pay import tax
to be exempt from import tax
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
