递交 dìjiāo to present
to present; to give; to hand over; to hand in; to lay before
How to remember 递交: 递 to deliver + 交 hand over = to present.
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How it is used
- The formal 'to hand in / submit / hand over' a document in person - 递交申请 (dìjiāo shēnqǐng) submit an application; 递交辞呈 (dìjiāo cízhéng) hand in a resignation.
- Diplomatic and official register - e.g. 递交国书 present credentials. More formal than everyday 交 (jiāo).
- Implies formally passing something to the proper authority or recipient.