shuì taxes; duties

Made up of [ grain radical 115, duì to cash; to exchange; to blend ]
Alternative traditional form of character:
Made with 12 strokes.
Taxes used to be paid in grain - hence the radical, the second part means 'hand over'

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Also uses component: ǎi (low) chéng (to ride) ; 稿 gǎo (manuscript) ; (together) ; (season) ; (sharp) ; qiú (autumn) ; xiāng (fragrant) ; (to hire)
Also uses duì component: shuō (to speak)

Different tone

shuǐ (water) ; shuǐ (water)

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Pronunciation

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