Definition
征税 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to levy or collect taxes'. The verb 征 and the object 税 can split when inserting measure words, durations, or aspect markers, e.g., 征了税 ('levied taxes') or 征一次税 ('levy taxes once'). It is used in formal/official contexts about tax collection by government authorities.
v.o.
to levy taxesto collect taxes
Examples
- 征税。Zhèngfǔ měinián dōu huì zhēng shuì.The government levies taxes every year.
- 。Jīnnián yǐjīng zhēng le liǎng cì shuì le.This year, taxes have already been collected twice.
- 征税。Shuìwùjú fùzé zhēng shuì.The tax bureau is responsible for collecting taxes.
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