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-====== shōufèi: 收费 - To Charge a Fee, Fee-Charging ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** shoufei, shōufèi, 收费, Chinese for "to charge a fee", what is shoufei, charge money in Chinese, Chinese translation for fee, 免费 vs 收费, Chinese payment terms +
-  * **Summary:** Learn the essential Chinese word **收费 (shōufèi)**, which means "to charge a fee" or describes something as "fee-charging." This page breaks down how to use this common term, which you'll see everywhere in China, from parking lots and tourist sites to software and services. Understand the difference between charging a fee (收费) and paying a fee (付费), and explore its cultural context in China's modern, mobile-payment-driven economy. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** shōufèi +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Verb, Adjective +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 4 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** To collect a fee for a service or good. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** **收费 (shōufèi)** is a straightforward, neutral, and extremely common term for any situation where payment is required. It's the action a business, organization, or person takes to collect money. You'll see it on signs, in apps, and hear it in daily conversation. It is the direct opposite of [[免费]] (miǎnfèi), meaning "free of charge." +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **收 (shōu):** This character means "to receive," "to collect," or "to accept." Think of it as the action of taking something in. +
-  * **费 (fèi):** This character means "fee," "cost," or "expense." The radical on the bottom, 贝 (bèi), originally depicted a cowrie shell, which was used as an ancient form of currency. +
-  * Together, 收 (to collect) + 费 (a fee) literally and logically means **"to collect a fee."** +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-While **收费 (shōufèi)** is a modern, transactional term, its ubiquity reflects a major cultural shift in China. In past decades, under a more state-planned economy, many services (like housing or healthcare) were provided by work units and not directly "charged" for in the way they are today. The widespread use of **收费** signifies China's transition to a market economy where services and goods have explicit costs. +
-A key modern cultural point is how fees are collected. In the West, you might think of cash or credit cards. In China, **收费** is now overwhelmingly linked to mobile payment systems like WeChat Pay (微信支付 - Wēixìn Zhīfù) and Alipay (支付宝 - Zhīfùbǎo). From a street food vendor to a national park, the process of **收费** is often as simple as scanning a QR code. This frictionless, digital method of charging fees is a defining feature of daily economic life in modern China. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-**收费** is a versatile word used in many contexts, most often as a verb or an adjective. +
-=== As a Verb === +
-When used as a verb, it means "to charge a fee." It's often seen on signs or used in announcements. +
-  * `这里停车**收费**。` (Zhèlǐ tíngchē shōufèi.) - They charge for parking here. +
-  * `我们按小时**收费**。` (Wǒmen àn xiǎoshí shōufèi.) - We charge by the hour. +
-=== As an Adjective === +
-When used as an adjective, it modifies a noun to mean "fee-charging," "paid," or "toll." It is placed before the noun. +
-  * `这是一条**收费**公路。` (Zhè shì yī tiáo shōufèi gōnglù.) - This is a toll road. +
-  * `我需要一个**收费**软件。` (Wǒ xūyào yī gè shōufèi ruǎnjiàn.) - I need a piece of paid software. +
-Its connotation is neutral; it's simply a statement of fact that something is not free. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 停车场入口的牌子上写着：“**收费**停车”。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tíngchēchǎng rùkǒu de páizi shàng xiězhe: “**Shōufèi** tíngchē”. +
-    * English: The sign at the entrance to the parking lot says: "Paid Parking." +
-    * Analysis: A very common use of **收费** as an adjective to describe the noun "parking" (停车). You will see this on countless signs. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 这个博物馆从今年开始**收费**了。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhège bówùguǎn cóng jīnnián kāishǐ **shōufèi** le. +
-    * English: This museum started charging a fee this year. +
-    * Analysis: Used as a verb. The particle `了 (le)` indicates a change of state—it used to be free, but now it is not. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 请问，这个Wi-Fi是**收费**的还是免费的？ +
-    * Pinyin: Qǐngwèn, zhège Wi-Fi shì **shōufèi** de háishì miǎnfèi de? +
-    * English: Excuse me, is this Wi-Fi fee-charging or free? +
-    * Analysis: A classic and practical question for any learner. Here, `收费的 (shōufèi de)` functions as a predicate adjective. +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 他们为额外的行李**收费**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tāmen wèi éwài de xínglǐ **shōufèi**. +
-    * English: They charge for extra luggage. +
-    * Analysis: A common situation at an airport. `为...收费 (wèi...shōufèi)` is a useful pattern meaning "to charge for..." +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 很多App的基础功能是免费的，但高级功能需要**收费**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Hěnduō App de jīchǔ gōngnéng shì miǎnfèi de, dàn gāojí gōngnéng xūyào **shōufèi**. +
-    * English: Many apps have free basic functions, but advanced functions require a fee. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence highlights the "freemium" model common in tech, contrasting `免费 (miǎnfèi)` with **收费**. +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 这个景点**收费**太贵了，我们去别的地方吧。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhège jǐngdiǎn **shōufèi** tài guì le, wǒmen qù bié de dìfāng ba. +
-    * English: This tourist spot charges too much; let's go somewhere else. +
-    * Analysis: Shows how you can comment on the act of charging. The verb **收费** is modified by the adverbial phrase `太贵了 (tài guì le)`. +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 律师是按时间**收费**的。 +
-    * Pinyin: Lǜshī shì àn shíjiān **shōufèi** de. +
-    * English: Lawyers charge by time. +
-    * Analysis: `按...收费 (àn...shōufèi)` is a common structure meaning "to charge according to..." or "to charge based on..." +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 为什么上个厕所也要**收费**？ +
-    * Pinyin: Wèishéme shàng ge cèsuǒ yě yào **shōufèi**? +
-    * English: Why do they even charge for using the restroom? +
-    * Analysis: A common complaint or expression of surprise. The word `也 (yě)` adds the sense of "even" or "also." +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 根据规定，所有塑料袋都必须**收费**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Gēnjù guīdìng, suǒyǒu sùliàodài dōu bìxū **shōufèi**. +
-    * English: According to regulations, all plastic bags must be charged for. +
-    * Analysis: A formal sentence you might see in a government or store policy announcement. +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 我们的送货服务是单独**收费**的。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒmen de sònghuò fúwù shì dāndú **shōufèi** de. +
-    * English: Our delivery service is charged separately. +
-    * Analysis: The adverb `单独 (dāndú)` means "separately" or "individually," clarifying that the delivery cost is not included in the item price. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-A crucial mistake for learners is confusing the action of **charging** a fee with the **fee itself** or the action of **paying** a fee. +
-  *   **`收费 (shōufèi)` vs. `费用 (fèiyong)`** +
-    *   **收费 (shōufèi):** The **action** of charging a fee (verb) or describing something as **fee-charging** (adjective). It's what the seller does. +
-    *   **费用 (fèiyong):** The **fee itself** (noun), the cost, the expense. +
-    *   **Incorrect:** `这个服务的收费是多少？` (How much is the "charging" of this service?) +
-    *   **Correct:** `这个服务的**费用**是多少？` (What is the **fee/cost** for this service?) +
-    *   **Correct:** `这个服务**收费**吗？` (Does this service **charge a fee**?) +
-  *   **`收费 (shōufèi)` vs. `付费 (fùfèi)`** +
-    *   **收费 (shōufèi):** To **collect** a fee. (Seller's perspective). +
-    *   **付费 (fùfèi):** To **pay** a fee. (Customer's perspective). +
-    *   **Example:** `店家**收费**，顾客**付费**。` (Diànjiā **shōufèi**, gùkè **fùfèi**.) - The shop owner **charges the fee**, the customer **pays the fee**. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[免费]] (miǎnfèi) - The direct antonym: free of charge. +
-  * [[费用]] (fèiyong) - The noun for the fee or cost itself. +
-  * [[付费]] (fùfèi) - The verb for the customer's action: to pay a fee. +
-  * [[价格]] (jiàgé) - The price of a commodity or product. +
-  * [[学费]] (xuéfèi) - A specific type of fee: tuition fee. +
-  * [[停车费]] (tíngchēfèi) - A specific type of fee: parking fee. +
-  * [[小费]] (xiǎofèi) - A tip or gratuity. Tipping culture is not widespread in mainland China. +
-  * [[收钱]] (shōuqián) - A more colloquial way to say "collect money." +
-  * [[买单]] (mǎidān) - To pay the bill, typically used in a restaurant context. This is the customer's action.+