上缴 (shǎng) — to turn over (funds, documents, goods) to a higher authority
Definition
Means to hand something over (funds, goods, profits) to a higher authority — an official, top-down transfer, not a casual return. 交 is neutral; 上缴 emphasizes 'up the chain' to a superior body like the state.
verb
to turn over (funds, documents, goods) to a higher authority
Examples
- 上缴。Suǒ yǒu fá kuǎn bì xū shǎng guó kù.All fines must be turned over to the state treasury.
- 上缴。Bù duì zài yǎn xí jié shù hòu shǎng le duō yú dàn yào.The unit turned over surplus ammunition after the exercise.
- 上缴。Gōng sī měi nián àn guī dìng shǎng lì rùn de bǎi fēn zhī èr shí.The company turns over 20% of its profits each year as stipulated.
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