Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
手续
shǒuxù
Description
办很多事情的时候，我们都要先完成一些手续。
When handling many matters, we must first complete some 手续.
比如去银行、坐飞机或者去医院，都可能有手续。
For example, going to the bank, taking a plane, or going to the hospital may all involve 手续.
Meanings
手续shǒuxù
procedures; formalities to complete something
办这个手续需要多长时间？
How long does it take to complete this procedure?
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Notes
- Etymology
手 (hand) + 续 (continue), meaning steps or formalities one must carry out.
- Nuance
often used with the verb 办 or 办理, as in 办手续 (go through procedures).
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