taxes

JLPT N1 12 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Understanding (shuì)

The character primarily means "tax" or "taxes" in Mandarin. It is commonly used in contexts related to government taxation, financial obligations, and economic policies.

Common Uses

  • (shuìkuǎn): tax payment or tax money
  • (suǒdéshuì): income tax
  • (zēngzhíshuì): value-added tax (VAT)

Usage Notes

When using , it often appears in compound words related to specific types of taxes or tax-related actions like paying or collecting taxes. It is a formal term used in official and business contexts.

Common Collocations

Tips

Avoid confusing with related terms like (fee) or (price). specifically refers to compulsory government levies. When discussing taxes in conversation, using compound forms like or will sound more natural and precise.

Example Sentences

The government decided to raise the personal income tax.

You have to pay value-added tax when buying things.

Enterprises must pay taxes on time.