手续

手續
shǒuxù
noun HSK 3 #7,572

Meanings

  1. 1 procedure; formalities
  2. 2 paperwork; process

Examples

Bàn qiānzhèng xūyào shénme shǒuxù?
What procedures are needed to get a visa?
Rùxué shǒuxù yǐjīng bàn hǎo le.
The enrollment procedures have been completed.
Zhège shǒuxù bǐjiào fùzá.
This procedure is rather complicated.

Tips

usage
手续 (to handle formalities/paperwork) is the standard collocation. You'll use this constantly in China for anything official: bank accounts, phone plans, registrations, visas.
usage
手续费 means 'handling fee / service charge' — a word you'll see on ATMs and bank transfers.

Stroke Order

shǒu