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    Chinese Grammar

    Reducing or exempting with 减免 (jiǎnmiǎn)

    Actions & Events
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    减免 + Object (tax/fee)

    Explanation

    减免 (jiǎnmiǎn) means to reduce or exempt, commonly used in the context of taxes, fees, or penalties. It combines 减 (to reduce) and 免 (to exempt), indicating either a partial reduction or a full waiver of an obligation.

    Examples

    • 政府决定减免小企业的部分税费。

      zhèngfǔ juédìng jiǎnmiǎn xiǎo qǐyè de bùfèn shuìfèi.

      The government decided to reduce or waive some taxes and fees for small businesses.

    • 学校对困难学生减免了学费。

      xuéxiào duì kùnnán xuéshēng jiǎnmiǎn le xuéfèi.

      The school reduced or waived tuition for students with financial difficulties.

    • 这个政策可以帮助农民减免贷款利息。

      zhè gè zhèngcè kěyǐ bāngzhù nóngmín jiǎnmiǎn dàikuǎn lìxī.

      This policy can help farmers reduce or waive loan interest.

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