手续 (shǒu xù) — procedure(s), (official) formalities

Definition

手续 are the official paperwork steps required by an organization (registering, applying, refunding). Unlike 过程 ('process' as a general course of events), 手续 specifically means the formal procedures you must complete.

noun
procedure(s)(official) formalities
Measure word · 道, 个

Examples

  • 手续
    Bào míng shǒu xù xū yào jǐ dào?
    How many procedures are needed for registration?
  • 手续
    Bàn yí gè yín háng kǎ xū yào shén me shǒu xù?
    What procedures are needed to get a bank card?
  • 手续
    Zhè ge tuì piào shǒu xù hěn jiǎn dān.
    This refund procedure is very simple.

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