申报
To formally tell the government or authorities about something, like goods you are bringing into a country.
Explanation at your level:
You use this word when you travel. If you have things to show the police at the airport, you 申报 them. It means to say 'I have this' to the official.
When you arrive in a new country, you might need to fill out a paper. This paper is for you to 申报 your items. It helps the government know what is entering the country.
In business, you need to 申报 your income to the tax office. It is a necessary step to stay out of trouble. Always remember to be honest when you make your declaration.
The term 申报 is essential for compliance. Whether you are submitting a project proposal for funding or declaring goods at customs, the process requires accuracy. Failure to declare can lead to fines.
Beyond simple customs, 申报 is used in complex administrative contexts. For instance, researchers must 申报 potential conflicts of interest in academic journals. It signifies a high level of professional integrity and regulatory adherence.
The nuance of 申报 lies in its authoritative weight. It is not merely a statement; it is a legally binding act. In literary or historical contexts, it can also imply a formal petition or a public proclamation to the state, reflecting its deep roots in bureaucratic tradition.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Means to declare officially.
- Used in customs and tax.
- Very formal, not for casual talk.
- Needs an object to complete the sentence.
When you hear 申报, think of it as a formal announcement. It isn't just chatting; it is a serious way to inform an official body about your status, your belongings, or your intentions.
You will see this word most often at airports or border crossings. If you have expensive items or goods that require taxes, you must 申报 them to customs officers. It is all about transparency and following the law.
The word 申报 comes from two Chinese characters. 申 means to state or explain, and 报 means to report or announce. Together, they form a compound that implies a formal notification.
Historically, this term was used in imperial times for reporting matters to higher officials. Today, it has evolved into a standard business and legal term used globally by Chinese speakers to describe everything from tax filings to project applications.
You use 申报 when dealing with authorities. Common phrases include 申报海关 (declare to customs) and 申报纳税 (declare taxes). It is a formal word, so you wouldn't use it to tell your friend about your lunch!
It is almost always used in professional, legal, or administrative settings. If you are filling out a form, you are likely 申报-ing something.
While it is a formal verb, it appears in many set phrases. 1. 申报不实: Making a false declaration. 2. 主动申报: Proactively declaring. 3. 如实申报: Declaring truthfully. 4. 申报期: The declaration period. 5. 申报单: A declaration form.
In Chinese, 申报 is a transitive verb. You usually follow it with the object being declared. Example: 申报 + 物品 (declare items). It does not have plural forms like English verbs, making it quite straightforward to use in sentences.
The pronunciation is 'shen' (first tone) and 'bao' (fourth tone). It sounds crisp and official. Practice saying it with a clear, downward inflection on the second syllable to sound like a native speaker.
Fun Fact
Used in imperial times for official petitions.
Pronunciation Guide
Standard Mandarin tones
Standard Mandarin tones
Common Errors
- Wrong tone on 'shen'
- Wrong tone on 'bao'
- Mumbling the second syllable
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Advanced
Grammar to Know
Transitive Verbs
申报物品
Prepositional Phrases
向海关申报
Formal Tone
申报 vs 说
Examples by Level
我要申报。
I want to declare.
Simple subject-verb.
请申报您的物品。
我需要申报这个。
他去申报了。
申报单在哪里？
我们必须申报。
申报很简单。
不要忘记申报。
申报后可以走。
请如实申报你的收入。
申报过程需要十分钟。
他因为没有申报而被罚款。
公司正在申报新项目。
我已完成申报手续。
申报截止日期是明天。
你需要申报这些礼品吗？
申报税款是每个公民的责任。
该项目已向政府部门申报。
未按规定申报将承担法律责任。
请确保所有申报信息准确无误。
申报材料已经提交审核。
他主动向海关申报了随身携带的现金。
申报程序非常严格。
我们需要申报这项资产的增值。
申报成功后你会收到确认函。
该企业正在申报国家重点科研课题。
申报过程中若有疑问，请咨询相关部门。
他因申报不实被取消了资格。
申报机制的完善有助于提高透明度。
申报专利需要经过繁琐的法律程序。
请按要求完成年度财务申报。
申报意向书已于昨日发出。
申报主体需对所填内容负责。
该项申报旨在获取政府的专项财政补贴。
在申报期限内，申请人有权修改已提交的信息。
申报流程的合规性是审计的重点。
他以严谨的态度完成了此次申报。
申报文件的措辞必须符合法律规范。
申报体系的改革迫在眉睫。
该组织向有关部门申报了年度工作计划。
申报环节的疏忽可能导致严重的法律后果。
Common Collocations
Idioms & Expressions
"申报不实"
False declaration
申报不实会受罚。
formal"逾期申报"
Late declaration
逾期申报有罚金。
formal"重复申报"
Duplicate declaration
避免重复申报。
formal"网上申报"
Online declaration
现在流行网上申报。
neutral"联合申报"
Joint declaration
我们联合申报。
formal"申报审批"
Declaration and approval
等待申报审批。
formalEasily Confused
Both have '报'
报名 is for joining, 申报 is for declaring.
报名比赛 vs 申报物品
Both mean report
报告 is to tell, 申报 is to declare officially.
报告老师 vs 申报海关
Both are formal
声明 is a statement, 申报 is a declaration.
发表声明 vs 申报财产
Both involve forms
登记 is to sign up, 申报 is to disclose.
登记入住 vs 申报税款
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 申报 + Object
我申报了物品。
向 + Authority + 申报
向海关申报。
必须 + 申报
必须申报。
已 + 申报
已申报完毕。
申报 + [noun] + [verb]
申报材料已提交。
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Related
How to Use It
8
Formality Scale
Common Mistakes
申报 is for official/legal contexts.
It needs an object to be complete.
申报 is for reporting to authorities.
Ensure correct characters for 'report'.
Too formal for friends.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine the word on a customs sign.
Native Context
Used in tax and travel.
Cultural Insight
Transparency is key.
Grammar Shortcut
Always add an object.
Say It Right
Crisp tones.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use for casual talk.
Did You Know?
It's a legal term.
Study Smart
Use flashcards.
Travel Tip
Always check rules.
Verb Pattern
Subject + 申报 + Object.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Shen (stretch/state) + Bao (report) = State and report.
Visual Association
An airport customs officer with a clipboard.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to say 'I need to declare my watch' in Chinese.
Word Origin
Chinese
Original meaning: To state and report
Cultural Context
None.
Equivalent to 'declare' at customs.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Travel
- 向海关申报
- 申报单
- 有申报吗
Tax
- 申报纳税
- 个人所得税申报
- 申报期
Business
- 申报项目
- 申报材料
- 申报资格
Legal
- 如实申报
- 申报不实
- 主动申报
Conversation Starters
"你出境时需要申报吗？"
"申报单怎么填？"
"你申报过什么东西吗？"
"申报纳税麻烦吗？"
"为什么要申报？"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you had to declare something.
Why is customs declaration important?
Explain the process of tax declaration.
What would happen if someone didn't declare?
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, very.
No.
隐瞒 (hiding).
It is primarily a verb.
Airports and offices.
Depends on the law.
No, it's just a common term.
Yes, like 声明.
Test Yourself
我需要___物品。
申报 is the correct verb for customs.
What does 申报 mean?
It means to declare.
申报 is a casual word for talking to friends.
It is formal.
Word
Meaning
Standard vocabulary match.
Subject + Prep + Object + Verb.
Score: /5
Summary
申报 is the formal way to tell authorities about your items or status.
- Means to declare officially.
- Used in customs and tax.
- Very formal, not for casual talk.
- Needs an object to complete the sentence.
Memory Palace
Imagine the word on a customs sign.
Native Context
Used in tax and travel.
Cultural Insight
Transparency is key.
Grammar Shortcut
Always add an object.
Example
旅客需要申报携带的超额物品。
