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采纳 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
采纳cǎinàto acceptHSK 6, v, rank #12446, Hard
采纳cǎinàto adoptHSK 6, v, rank #12446, Hard
cǎinà(cai3na4) T3
  1. 1to accept
  2. 2to adopt
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March 24, 2026
采纳(採納)cǎinà(cai3na4)

The verb 采纳 (cǎinà) means to accept or adopt an idea, suggestion, or proposal. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as business or academic discussions, where one party agrees to take on the recommendations or plans of another. The nuance suggests a thoughtful consideration before acceptance.

Frequency#12446DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of collective decision-making is important, especially in business contexts. 采纳 is often used to describe the process of integrating feedback into group decisions, reflecting the value placed on collaboration.

Memory Tip

Imagine a farmer (采) who goes out to gather (纳) fresh ideas like crops. He carefully selects which ones to adopt for his farm. The character 采 (cǎi) looks like a hand reaching out to pick something, while 纳 (nà) can remind you of bringing in or receiving something.

Meanings of 采纳

cǎinà(cai3na4)
1to accept
2to adopt
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About 采纳

采纳Simplified
採納Traditional
Strokes
Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#12446Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 采纳

Quick Contrast

采纳 (cǎinà) vs 接受 (jiēshòu) — use 采纳 when implying thoughtful consideration of suggestions, while 接受 simply means to accept without that nuance.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a farmer (采) who goes out to gather (纳) fresh ideas like crops. He carefully selects which ones to adopt for his farm. The character 采 (cǎi) looks like a hand reaching out to pick something, while 纳 (nà) can remind you of bringing in or receiving something.

Usage Notes

Be cautious of the context in which you use 采纳, as it is more formal than simply saying 'to accept.' It is often used in professional settings. A common mistake is confusing it with other similar verbs, such as 认可 (rènkě), which means 'to acknowledge' rather than 'to adopt.'

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 采纳 connects with other advanced vocabulary regarding decision-making and evaluation. Students should focus on its usage in formal writing and discussions, and practice differentiating it from verbs with similar meanings.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of collective decision-making is important, especially in business contexts. 采纳 is often used to describe the process of integrating feedback into group decisions, reflecting the value placed on collaboration.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes misuse 采纳 in informal contexts. For example, saying '我采纳你的建议' (I accept your suggestion) in a casual setting may sound overly formal; '我接受你的建议' is more appropriate.

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Component Characters

cǎito pick
HSK 78 strokes
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to receive
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Grammar Patterns of 采纳

采纳 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.

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我绝对不会____他的任何方法。

In no way am I going to adopt any of his methods.

Example Sentences for 采纳 (3)

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我绝对不会采纳他的任何方法。

wǒ jué duì bù huì cǎi nà tā de rèn hé fāng fǎ。

In no way am I going to adopt any of his methods.
2
我提议骑自行车出外度假, 他采纳了这个意见.

wǒ tí yì qí zì háng chē chū wài dù jiǎ, , tā cǎi nà le zhè gè yì.

I suggested a cycling holiday, and he seized on the idea.
3
我们可以看到Endoxus在穷竭法里是怎样采纳了这些想法的.

wǒ mén kě yǐ kàn dàoEndoxus Endoxus zài qióng jié fǎ lǐ shì zěn yàng cǎi nà le zhè xiē xiǎng fǎ.

We shall see how these ideas were taken up by Endoxus in the method of exhaustion.

Cultural Notes for 采纳

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of collective decision-making is important, especially in business contexts. 采纳 is often used to describe the process of integrating feedback into group decisions, reflecting the value placed on collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions about 采纳

While it's not incorrect, 采纳 is best suited for formal contexts, so it's advisable to use simpler terms like 接受 (jiēshòu) in casual conversations.