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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "accepting" or "including" with 纳 (nà)

    Actions & Events
    Connecting Ideas

    Structure

    纳 + Object / 纳入 + Noun

    Explanation

    The verb 纳 (nà) means "to accept," "to take in," or "to include." It frequently appears in compound words such as 接纳 (to accept), 纳入 (to incorporate), and 纳税 (to pay taxes), and carries a formal register.

    Examples

    • 公司决定把这个方案纳入年度计划。

      Gōngsī juédìng bǎ zhège fāng'àn nàrù niándù jìhuà.

      The company decided to incorporate this plan into the annual plan.

    • 每个公民都有义务依法纳税。

      Měi gè gōngmín dōu yǒu yìwù yīfǎ nàshuì.

      Every citizen has the obligation to pay taxes according to the law.

    • 我们应该接纳不同的意见和想法。

      Wǒmen yīnggāi jiēnà bùtóng de yìjiàn hé xiǎngfǎ.

      We should accept different opinions and ideas.

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