Definition
缴费 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to pay a fee' — typically for tuition, utilities, membership dues, or administrative charges. It splits like 缴了费 ('paid the fee') or 缴过费 ('have paid a fee') when inserting aspect particles or measure words. It is more formal than 交费 and is commonly used in official or institutional contexts (e.g., at a bank, online portal, or school).
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to pay a fee (tuition, utility, membership, etc.)
Examples
- 缴费。Wǒ míngtiān qù yínháng jiǎo fèi.I'm going to the bank to pay the fee tomorrow.
- ，。Wǒ yǐjīng jiǎo le fèi, kěyǐ shàngkè le.I've already paid the fee and can attend class now.
- 缴费？Zhège yuè de shuǐdiàn fèi nǐ jiǎo fèi le ma?Have you paid this month's utility bill?
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