Definition
提交 (tí jiāo) is the general, everyday word for submitting documents, applications, or referring problems upward. 递交 (dì jiāo) is more formal and specific, often used for handing in official documents personally (e.g., a resignation letter). Use 提交 for most routine submissions.
verb
to submit (a report, document, application, etc.)to refer (a problem) to a higher authority
Examples
- 提交。Qǐng zài xià zhōu wǔ zhīqián tí jiāo zhè fèn bàogào.Please submit this report before next Friday.
- 提交。Tā yǐjīng tí jiāo le rùxué shēnqǐng.He has already submitted his application for admission.
- 提交。Zhège wèntí xūyào tí jiāo gěi jīnglǐ juédìng.This problem needs to be referred to the manager for a decision.
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