====== tíjiāo: 提交 - Submit, Hand in, Turn in ======
===== Quick Summary =====
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  *   **Summary:** Learn how to use the essential Chinese verb **提交 (tíjiāo)**, which means "to submit," "to hand in," or "to turn in." This page explains its meaning, from submitting homework and work reports to clicking the "submit" button on a website. Discover how 提交 (tíjiāo) is a key word in modern academic, professional, and digital life in China, and learn how to use it correctly with practical examples and cultural context.
===== Core Meaning =====
  *   **Pinyin (with tone marks):** tíjiāo
  *   **Part of Speech:** Verb
  *   **HSK Level:** HSK 4
  *   **Concise Definition:** To formally present or hand in something (like a document, report, or application) to an authority or system for review or processing.
  *   **In a Nutshell:** **提交 (tíjiāo)** is the go-to word for any situation where you're officially "turning something in." Think of it as the action of transferring an item—and the responsibility for it—to someone else. Whether you're handing a physical paper to your teacher, emailing a final report to your boss, or clicking a button on a web form, **提交** is the word you need. It's a formal, procedural term that marks the completion of your part of a task.
===== Character Breakdown =====
  *   **提 (tí):** This character means "to lift" or "to carry." The radical on the left, **扌(shǒu)**, is the "hand" radical, indicating an action done with the hands. So, **提** visually represents lifting something up.
  *   **交 (jiāo):** This character means "to hand over," "to deliver," or "to intersect." It carries a strong sense of exchange or transfer from one party to another.
When combined, **提交 (tíjiāo)** creates a vivid picture: you **lift (提)** up a document and **hand it over (交)**. This simple combination perfectly captures the modern meaning of a formal submission.
===== Cultural Context and Significance =====
While **提交 (tíjiāo)** doesn't carry the deep cultural weight of a term like `[[关系]] (guānxi)`, its usage reflects the importance of process and formality in Chinese society, particularly in bureaucratic, academic, and corporate settings.
In Western culture, the word "submit" can sometimes carry a slight connotation of yielding to a higher power or authority (e.g., "to submit to someone's will"). **提交 (tíjiāo)** is far more neutral and procedural. It's less about acknowledging hierarchy and more about **completing a required step in a formal process**. When you **提交** a report, you are fulfilling a procedural obligation. The focus is on the action of transfer itself—moving an item from your "to-do" list to the recipient's "inbox." This reflects a cultural emphasis on clear, well-defined procedures and the proper flow of information.
===== Practical Usage in Modern China =====
**提交** is an extremely common and practical word used across various domains of modern life. It is almost always used in a formal or semi-formal context.
=== In Education ===
This is one of the first contexts in which learners will encounter **提交**. It's used for all kinds of academic submissions.
  *   **提交作业 (tíjiāo zuòyè):** To submit homework
  *   **提交论文 (tíjiāo lùnwén):** To submit a thesis/paper
  *   **提交申请 (tíjiāo shēnqǐng):** To submit an application (for a school, a program, etc.)
=== In the Workplace ===
In a professional environment, **提交** is used constantly for official documentation.
  *   **提交报告 (tíjiāo bàogào):** To submit a report
  *   **提交方案 (tíjiāo fāng'àn):** To submit a proposal/plan
  *   **提交辞职信 (tíjiāo cízhíxìn):** To submit a letter of resignation
=== Online and Digital Context ===
This is perhaps the most frequent usage today. Almost any website or app with a form will use **提交** for its "Submit" button.
  *   Clicking the **提交** button on a web form.
  *   **提交** code to a repository (e.g., on GitHub).
  *   **提交** a bug report to a software company.
===== Example Sentences =====
  *   **Example 1:**
    *   请在周五前**提交**你的报告。
    *   Pinyin: Qǐng zài zhōuwǔ qián **tíjiāo** nǐ de bàogào.
    *   English: Please submit your report before Friday.
    *   Analysis: A very common and direct instruction you might hear from a manager or professor. It's a formal but standard request.
  *   **Example 2:**
    *   我刚刚在网上**提交**了签证申请。
    *   Pinyin: Wǒ gānggāng zài wǎngshàng **tíjiāo** le qiānzhèng shēnqǐng.
    *   English: I just submitted the visa application online.
    *   Analysis: This highlights the digital usage of **提交**. The action is done "on the web" (在网上).
  *   **Example 3:**
    *   所有学生都必须**提交**一份课程反馈表。
    *   Pinyin: Suǒyǒu xuéshēng dōu bìxū **tíjiāo** yī fèn kèchéng fǎnkuì biǎo.
    *   English: All students must submit a course feedback form.
    *   Analysis: **必须 (bìxū)** means "must," emphasizing the mandatory nature of the submission.
  *   **Example 4:**
    *   你完成项目后，别忘了**提交**最终文件。
    *   Pinyin: Nǐ wánchéng xiàngmù hòu, bié wàngle **tíjiāo** zuìzhōng wénjiàn.
    *   English: After you finish the project, don't forget to submit the final documents.
    *   Analysis: A friendly but professional reminder. **别忘了 (bié wàngle)** is "don't forget."
  *   **Example 5:**
    *   他因为生病，申请延迟**提交**论文。
    *   Pinyin: Tā yīnwèi shēngbìng, shēnqǐng yánchí **tíjiāo** lùnwén.
    *   English: Because he was sick, he applied to delay the submission of his thesis.
    *   Analysis: This shows **提交** being used as part of a compound action: "delay submission" (延迟提交).
  *   **Example 6:**
    *   填写完表格后，请点击“**提交**”按钮。
    *   Pinyin: Tiánxiě wán biǎogé hòu, qǐng diǎnjī “**tíjiāo**” ànniǔ.
    *   English: After you've filled out the form, please click the "Submit" button.
    *   Analysis: The most literal digital usage, referring to the button itself. **点击 (diǎnjī)** means "to click" and **按钮 (ànniǔ)** means "button."
  *   **Example 7:**
    *   我已经把修改后的方案**提交**给经理了。
    *   Pinyin: Wǒ yǐjīng bǎ xiūgǎi hòu de fāng'àn **tíjiāo** gěi jīnglǐ le.
    *   English: I have already submitted the revised proposal to the manager.
    *   Analysis: This uses the **把 (bǎ)** structure to emphasize the object (the proposal) being acted upon. It highlights what was submitted.
  *   **Example 8:**
    *   **提交**申请的截止日期是明天下午五点。
    *   Pinyin: **Tíjiāo** shēnqǐng de jiézhǐ rìqī shì míngtiān xiàwǔ wǔ diǎn.
    *   English: The deadline for submitting applications is 5 PM tomorrow.
    *   Analysis: Here, **提交申请** acts as a noun phrase: "the act of submitting an application."
  *   **Example 9:**
    *   这个系统允许用户**提交**反馈和建议。
    *   Pinyin: Zhège xìtǒng yǔnxǔ yònghù **tíjiāo** fǎnkuì hé jiànyì.
    *   English: This system allows users to submit feedback and suggestions.
    *   Analysis: Shows **提交** used in a technical or system description. **允许 (yǔnxǔ)** means "to allow" or "to permit."
  *   **Example 10:**
    *   在**提交**之前，请仔细检查所有信息。
    *   Pinyin: Zài **tíjiāo** zhīqián, qǐng zǐxì jiǎnchá suǒyǒu xìnxī.
    *   English: Before submitting, please carefully check all the information.
    *   Analysis: This is a common warning or instruction found on forms and applications. **在...之前 (zài...zhīqián)** means "before..."
===== Nuances and Common Mistakes =====
  *   **Mistake 1: Using 提交 for informal giving.**
    *   You would not use **提交** to give a book to a friend. It's too formal.
    *   **Incorrect:** 我**提交**一本书给我的朋友。(Wǒ tíjiāo yī běn shū gěi wǒ de péngyou.)
    *   **Correct:** 我**给**我的朋友一本书。(Wǒ gěi wǒ de péngyou yī běn shū.)
    *   **Reason:** **提交** implies a formal process and a recipient who will review or process the item. For casual giving, use **给 (gěi)**.
  *   **Mistake 2: Confusing 提交 (tíjiāo) with 上交 (shàngjiāo).**
    *   **上交 (shàngjiāo)** also means "to submit," but it more strongly emphasizes submitting **up** to a superior (上 means "up"). It's very common for homework or turning in found items to the police.
    *   **提交 (tíjiāo)** is more general and neutral. It is the standard term for digital submissions and can be used in most situations where **上交** is also correct.
    *   **Rule of thumb:** When in doubt, **提交** is usually the safer and more versatile choice, especially in digital and general business contexts.
  *   **Mistake 3: Confusing 提交 (tíjiāo) with 发送 (fāsòng).**
    *   **发送 (fāsòng)** means "to send" or "to dispatch," like an email or a text message. It describes the act of transmission.
    *   **提交 (tíjiāo)** describes the purpose of the transmission: for review, approval, or processing.
    *   **Example:** 你可以**发送**一封电子邮件来**提交**你的简历。(Nǐ kěyǐ fāsòng yī fēng diànzǐ yóujiàn lái tíjiāo nǐ de jiǎnlì.) - "You can send an email to submit your resume." Sending is the method; submitting is the purpose.
===== Related Terms and Concepts =====
  *   [[上交]] (shàngjiāo) - A close synonym that emphasizes submitting "up" to a higher authority.
  *   [[递交]] (dìjiāo) - A more formal synonym, often used for very official documents like a diplomatic protest, credentials, or a resignation letter.
  *   [[发送]] (fāsòng) - To send (an email, a message). This is about transmission, while **提交** is about the formal purpose.
  *   [[上传]] (shàngchuán) - To upload. You often **上传** a file before you can **提交** a form.
  *   [[报告]] (bàogào) - Report. A common document that you **提交**.
  *   [[申请]] (shēnqǐng) - Application. Another common item that you **提交**.
  *   [[交]] (jiāo) - The root character, meaning "to hand over" or "to exchange." It's more general than **提交**. For example, **交朋友 (jiāo péngyou)** means "to make friends."
  *   [[确认]] (quèrèn) - To confirm. Often the button you press on a website after a successful **提交**.