Meaning and Usage
The verb 交付 (jiāofù) primarily means to hand over or deliver something, such as goods, documents, payments, or assignments. It is often used in formal or business contexts where there is an obligation to transfer possession or responsibility.
Common Contexts
- Contractual delivery of goods or services
- Submission of assignments or documents
- Payment or transfer of funds
Collocations and Patterns
- 交付货物 (deliver goods): used in trade and logistics
- 交付作业 (submit assignments): common in academic settings
- 交付款项 (hand over payment): financial transactions
Usage Notes
When using 交付, the focus is on the formal act of handing over something to another party, often with a sense of obligation or deadline. It differs from simpler verbs like 交 (to hand over) by emphasizing the completion of a formal transfer. Avoid confusing it with 付款 (fùkuǎn), which specifically means to make a payment.
Register and Tone
This word is formal and commonly found in written language, contracts, official documents, and formal speech rather than casual conversation.