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承办 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
承办chéngbànto undertakeHSK 6, v, rank #10839, Hard
承办chéngbànto accept a contractHSK 6, v, rank #10839, Hard
chéngbàn(cheng2ban4) T2
  1. 1to undertake
  2. 2to accept a contract
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March 24, 2026
承办(承辦)chéngbàn(cheng2ban4)

The word 承办 (chéngbàn) means to undertake or accept responsibility for a task or contract. It is commonly used in business and legal contexts, where individuals or organizations agree to fulfill certain obligations outlined in a contract or agreement.

Frequency#10839DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese business culture, the concept of承办 is significant as it reflects the importance of accountability and the formalization of agreements. Many enterprises rely on written contracts to ensure that responsibilities are clearly defined and upheld.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person carrying a large sign that says '承办' while walking through a busy market. This person is not only accepting the responsibility (承) of the task but is also actively managing (办) it. The visual of them balancing the sign helps link the sounds 'chéng' and 'bàn' to their meaning of undertaking a duty.

Meanings of 承办

chéngbàn(cheng2ban4)
1to undertake
2to accept a contract
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About 承办

承办Simplified
承辦Traditional
Strokes
Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#10839Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3BCTCEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 承办

Quick Contrast

承接 (chéngjiē) - use 承办 when emphasizing the formal acceptance of responsibilities, whereas 承接 focuses more on the act of taking over or continuing a task.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person carrying a large sign that says '承办' while walking through a busy market. This person is not only accepting the responsibility (承) of the task but is also actively managing (办) it. The visual of them balancing the sign helps link the sounds 'chéng' and 'bàn' to their meaning of undertaking a duty.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 承办 with similar terms like 承担 (to bear responsibility) or 办理 (to handle or process). 承办 is more formal and often used in contractual settings. Ensure you use the correct tone for each character (second and fourth tones) to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

At HSK Level 6, focus on the nuances of 承办 in formal documents or business negotiations, as understanding its application in legal contexts will enhance your overall language proficiency. Connecting it with other HSK 6 vocabulary related to business can deepen your comprehension.

Cultural Note

In Chinese business culture, the concept of承办 is significant as it reflects the importance of accountability and the formalization of agreements. Many enterprises rely on written contracts to ensure that responsibilities are clearly defined and upheld.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 承办 with 承担, leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '我承办所有责任' (I undertake all responsibilities) instead of '我承担所有责任' (I bear all responsibilities) is incorrect; use 承担 for responsibilities.

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Component Characters

chéngCheng (c. 2000 BC), third of the legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝[Yán dì] descended from Shennong 神農
HSK 58 strokes
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bànto do
HSK 34 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 承办

承办 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

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他最近____了一次总统招待会的宴席。

He recently did the catering for a presidential reception.

Example Sentences for 承办 (3)

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他最近承办了一次总统招待会的宴席。

tā zuì jìn chéng bàn le yī cì zǒng tǒng zhāo dài huì de yàn xí。

He recently did the catering for a presidential reception.
2
你儿子的婚宴是由谁承办的?

nǐ ér zǐ de hūn yàn shì yóu shuí chéng bàn de?

Who did the catering for your son's wedding?
3
承办酒席现在可能占酒吧营业额的近1/4。

chéng bàn jiǔ xí xiàn zài kě néng zhān jiǔ bā yíng yè é de jìn1/4。

Catering may now account for close on a quarter of pub turnover.

Cultural Notes for 承办

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese business culture, the concept of承办 is significant as it reflects the importance of accountability and the formalization of agreements. Many enterprises rely on written contracts to ensure that responsibilities are clearly defined and upheld.

Frequently Asked Questions about 承办

承办 refers specifically to undertaking a contract or task, while 办理 means to handle or process something, such as paperwork.