交付 jiāofù to hand over
to hand over; to deliver
How to remember 交付: 交 hand over + 付 pay = to hand over.
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How it is used
- To hand over / deliver formally - 交付使用 (jiāofù shǐyòng) to hand over for use, 按时交付 (ànshí jiāofù) to deliver on schedule.
- Formal/official, common with projects, products, and payments; heavier than everyday 给 (gěi, to give) or 交 (jiāo).
- Also 'to entrust to': 交付表决 (jiāofù biǎojué) to put to a vote.