Explanation at your level:
You use this word when you want to say something costs money. If you go to a park and see a sign, it might say this. It means you must pay. It is not free. You can say 'This is a paid service' using this word.
This is a very common word for travelers. If you are at a parking lot or a gym, you will see it. It tells you that you need to pay a fee to enter or use the equipment. It is simple and direct.
At this level, you start to see it in business contexts. Companies use it to describe their 'paid' tiers or subscription models. It is useful for understanding contracts or terms of service when you are looking for hidden costs.
You will notice the nuance here. It is used to describe the act of charging, not just the state of being paid. It is common in administrative language, such as 'The facility is a charging entity' or 'The charging policy is strict'.
In advanced contexts, this word is used to discuss economic structures. You might use it to critique a system, such as 'The transition from a public model to a charging model was controversial.' It carries weight in policy discussions.
At the mastery level, you understand the cultural weight of the term. It relates to the privatization of public spaces and the commodification of services. It is used in academic papers to analyze fiscal policy and the ethics of access to essential services.
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- Means 'to charge' or 'paid'.
- Used for services and facilities.
- Common in business and travel.
- Opposite of 'free' (免费).
When you encounter the term 收费, you are looking at a descriptor for anything that isn't free. Think of it as the opposite of complimentary. Whether it is a parking lot, a public restroom, or a specialized training course, this word signals that a transaction is required.
In modern life, we see this everywhere. It helps us manage expectations before we commit to a service. It is a very practical, neutral term used in business, travel, and daily errands to ensure everyone knows the rules of the road regarding payment.
The word 收费 is a compound of two distinct characters. 收 (shōu) means to collect or receive, while 费 (fèi) refers to a fee, cost, or expense. Historically, this reflects the ancient practice of collecting tolls or tributes at city gates or bridges.
Over centuries, the term evolved from describing simple physical toll collection to encompassing a wide range of modern digital and service-based fees. It remains a cornerstone of economic language, mapping perfectly to the concept of a levy or charge found in many other languages.
You will most often see 收费 used as an adjective or a verb phrase. For example, a 收费站 (toll station) is a very common collocation. It is used in both formal business contracts and casual conversation.
While it is perfectly acceptable in daily life, it is also standard in formal notices. You don't need to worry about it being too stiff or too slangy; it is a highly versatile word that fits almost any situation where money changes hands for a service.
While 收费 is a direct term, it appears in several fixed expressions. 1. 收费合理 (reasonable fee): Used to compliment a fair price. 2. 乱收费 (indiscriminate charging): Used to complain about unfair or illegal extra fees. 3. 收费项目 (chargeable item): Used in bills. 4. 免费与收费 (free vs. paid): The classic comparison. 5. 收费服务 (paid service): A standard business term.
In terms of grammar, 收费 acts as a functional adjective or a verb. It does not have plural forms because it is an abstract concept. The pronunciation is shōu (high level tone) followed by fèi (falling tone).
It is often placed before nouns to describe them, such as 收费标准 (charging standard). It is a straightforward, two-syllable word that is easy to articulate clearly in any sentence structure.
Fun Fact
Used in ancient times for bridge tolls.
Pronunciation Guide
High level tone then falling tone.
Consistent with standard Mandarin.
Common Errors
- Mixing up tones
- Dropping the second tone
- Mispronouncing the 'f' sound
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read.
Standard usage.
Easy to say.
Clear.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Fortgeschritten
Grammar to Know
Verb-Object structure
收费
Adjective modification
收费的
Compound nouns
收费站
Examples by Level
这个公园收费。
This park charges.
Subject + adjective.
这是收费的吗？
Is this paid?
Question form.
收费很便宜。
The fee is cheap.
Adjective usage.
我不喜欢收费。
I don't like paying.
Verb usage.
收费服务。
Paid service.
Compound noun.
这里收费。
Charging here.
Location + verb.
收费多少？
How much is the fee?
Question word.
不是收费的。
It is not paid.
Negation.
收费站很忙。
他们收费很高。
请问这里收费吗？
收费标准是什么？
我们提供收费服务。
这个项目收费吗？
收费处在哪里？
别乱收费。
该服务采取收费模式。
收费合理是关键。
这是收费项目之一。
他们取消了收费。
收费政策变了。
请查看收费明细。
收费系统坏了。
我们不接受收费。
该机构实行严格的收费制度。
收费的透明度很重要。
他们正在讨论收费标准。
收费服务通常更专业。
这不仅是一个收费问题。
收费模式需要优化。
收费并不总是坏事。
政府监管收费行为。
收费机制的改革引发了热议。
这种收费模式具有排他性。
收费的合理性受到质疑。
收费标准应当公示。
收费作为一种调节手段。
该收费政策旨在优化资源。
收费行为受到法律约束。
收费的边界在哪里？
收费逻辑体现了市场化倾向。
收费的社会影响深远。
收费机制的设计至关重要。
收费行为的伦理考量。
收费制度的演变历程。
收费作为公共服务的补充。
收费模式的深层结构。
收费的合法性论证。
Häufige Kollokationen
Idioms & Expressions
"乱收费"
Charging randomly or unfairly.
消费者投诉该店乱收费。
casual"收费合理"
The price is fair.
这家餐厅收费合理。
neutral"额外收费"
Charging extra fees.
这项服务没有额外收费。
neutral"按次收费"
Charging per usage.
我们实行按次收费。
business"免费与收费"
The dichotomy of free vs paid.
这是免费与收费的区别。
neutral"收费标准"
The official rate.
收费标准已经公布。
formalEasily Confused
Both relate to money.
费用 is the money, 收费 is the act.
费用很高 vs 收费很高.
Both involve paying.
付钱 is the act of paying, 收费 is the act of charging.
我付钱 vs 他收费.
Opposite meaning.
免费 is free, 收费 is paid.
免费入场 vs 收费入场.
Both relate to charging.
计费 is the process of calculating.
系统计费中.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 收费
这个公园收费。
收费 + noun
收费标准是什么？
Subject + 采取 + 收费 + 模式
我们采取收费模式。
Subject + 乱收费
他们乱收费。
收费 + 的 + noun
这是收费的项目。
Wortfamilie
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Verwandt
How to Use It
9
Formality Scale
Häufige Fehler
收费 is the act or the state, not the money.
Direction of action matters.
Fees are high, not expensive.
收费 is for services, not labor.
Grammatical modifier.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a toll gate at your front door.
Native Context
Use it when asking about parking.
Cultural Insight
Fees are often displayed clearly.
Grammar Shortcut
Always keep it before the noun.
Say It Right
Focus on the tones.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use it for salary.
Did You Know?
It comes from ancient tolls.
Study Smart
Use flashcards with collocations.
Business Tip
Use it for subscription models.
Tone Tip
Practice the level tone first.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Shou (hand) + Fei (money) = Handing over money.
Visual Association
A toll booth gate.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Spot 5 signs with this word today.
Wortherkunft
Chinese
Original meaning: Collect fee
Kultureller Kontext
None, very neutral.
Equates to 'toll', 'charge', or 'fee'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Parking
- 收费停车场
- 收费标准
- 怎么收费
Business
- 收费服务
- 收费模式
- 额外收费
Travel
- 收费站
- 收费公路
- 是否收费
Public Services
- 收费处
- 收费窗口
- 收费员
Conversation Starters
"Is this service paid?"
"What is the charging standard?"
"Why do they charge here?"
"Is there an extra fee?"
"Do you prefer free or paid services?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a place that charges an entrance fee.
Why do some services charge and others don't?
Have you ever encountered unfair charging?
How do you feel about paid digital services?
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenNo, it is a standard question.
No, that would be the opposite.
It functions as both.
Yes, common for 'paid apps'.
费用 is the noun (the money), 收费 is the act.
Public transport and parking.
It is better to say '收费很高'.
Yes, very frequently.
Teste dich selbst
这个公园是___的。
Context of park entrance.
What does '收费' mean?
Definition check.
收费 means the same as 'salary'.
收费 is for services.
Word
Bedeutung
Matching collocations.
Grammar structure.
Ergebnis: /5
Summary
收费 describes any service that requires a payment.
- Means 'to charge' or 'paid'.
- Used for services and facilities.
- Common in business and travel.
- Opposite of 'free' (免费).
Memory Palace
Imagine a toll gate at your front door.
Native Context
Use it when asking about parking.
Cultural Insight
Fees are often displayed clearly.
Grammar Shortcut
Always keep it before the noun.
