减免 jiǎnmiǎn to reduce or waive
to reduce or waive (taxes, punishment, rent, tuition etc)
How to remember 减免: 减 decrease + 免 avoid = to reduce or waive.
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How it is used
- 'To reduce or waive' - of taxes, fees, tuition, or penalties: 减免税收 (jiǎnmiǎn shuìshōu) to cut or exempt taxes, 学费减免 tuition reduction/waiver.
- A policy/administrative term combining 减 (reduce) and 免 (exempt): partly lowered or fully waived.