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March 24, 2026
承包chéngbāo(cheng2bao1)
承包 refers to the act of undertaking a job or responsibility, often through a formal contract. It is commonly used in business and construction contexts where a party agrees to complete a project or provide services for a specified compensation.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese business culture, contracting work (承包) is a common way to allocate tasks and resources, reflecting the importance of formal agreements in maintaining trust and accountability in relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine a '承' (to bear) and a '包' (package) together: you 'bear' the 'package' of work when you take on a contract. Visualize someone carrying a heavy package, symbolizing the responsibility you take on when you承包 a job.
Meanings of 承包
chéngbāo(cheng2bao1)
1to contract
2to undertake (a job)
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About 承包
承包Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#26304Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5BCT✓CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 承包
Quick Contrast
承接 (chéngjiē) - use 承包 when emphasizing a formal contract or agreement, while 承接 focuses more on the act of taking over a task or responsibility without necessarily implying a formal contract.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a '承' (to bear) and a '包' (package) together: you 'bear' the 'package' of work when you take on a contract. Visualize someone carrying a heavy package, symbolizing the responsibility you take on when you承包 a job.
Usage Notes
Be careful to use 承包 in contexts involving formal agreements or contracts, as using it casually might imply an informal promise. Common collocations include 承包合同 (contract) and 承包项目 (project). Remember that 承包 is more formal than simply saying 'to do a job'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 承包 connects with other business-related terms like 合同 (contract) and 责任 (responsibility). Students should focus on its usage in formal contexts and practice constructing sentences related to projects or jobs.
Cultural Note
In Chinese business culture, contracting work (承包) is a common way to allocate tasks and resources, reflecting the importance of formal agreements in maintaining trust and accountability in relationships.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 承包 with similar verbs like 做 (to do) or 完成 (to complete), which lack the contractual connotation. For example, saying '我承包了这个工作' (I contracted this job) is correct, but '我做了这个工作' (I did this job) is more informal and not interchangeable.
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Grammar Patterns of 承包
承包 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 3
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它批评主要____商在其最初估价中犯了严重的错误。
It criticises the main contractor for seriously erring in its original estimates.
Example Sentences for 承包 (3)
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它批评主要承包商在其最初估价中犯了严重的错误。
tā pī píng zhǔ yào chéng bāo shāng zài qí zuì chū gū jià zhōng fàn le yán zhòng de cuò wù。
It criticises the main contractor for seriously erring in its original estimates.
The consortium includes some of the biggest building contractors in Britain.
3
承包商所建房屋的式样,有几分要看地势而定.
chéng bāo shāng suǒ jiàn fáng wū de shì yàng, , yǒu jī fēn yào kàn dì shì ér.
The style of house the contractor builds depends partly on the lay of the land.
Cultural Notes for 承包
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese business culture, contracting work (承包) is a common way to allocate tasks and resources, reflecting the importance of formal agreements in maintaining trust and accountability in relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions about 承包
While it is predominantly used in business and construction, it can also refer to taking on any significant responsibility, even in non-business contexts.
No, 承包 specifically implies a formal contract or agreement, so it’s inappropriate for informal promises.
承包 focuses on the contractual aspect of taking on a job, while 负责 emphasizes accountability and responsibility without necessarily implying a contract.
