交付

こうふ

delivering, furnishing (with copies)

JLPT N1

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The verb 交付 (jiāofù) primarily means to hand over or deliver something, such as goods, documents, payments, or assignments. It is often used in formal or business contexts where there is an obligation to transfer possession or responsibility.

Common Contexts

  • Contractual delivery of goods or services
  • Submission of assignments or documents
  • Payment or transfer of funds

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

When using 交付, the focus is on the formal act of handing over something to another party, often with a sense of obligation or deadline. It differs from simpler verbs like (to hand over) by emphasizing the completion of a formal transfer. Avoid confusing it with 付款 (fùkuǎn), which specifically means to make a payment.

Register and Tone

This word is formal and commonly found in written language, contracts, official documents, and formal speech rather than casual conversation.

Example Sentences

After signing the contract, the seller needs to deliver the goods on time.

Please submit the assignment within the specified time, otherwise it will

This payment will be handed over to the supplier at the end of the month.