Meanings of 创办
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 创办
Podcast: 创办
Podcast: 创办
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 创办
创立 (chuànglì) - use 创办 when emphasizing the act of founding an organization, while 创立 is more about the formal establishment or creation of something.
When using 创办, be mindful of its formal tone; it is often used in business or official contexts. Common collocations include 创办公司 (to establish a company) and 创办学校 (to found a school). Avoid using it in informal situations, where simpler verbs like 开始 (kāishǐ) may be more appropriate.
While 创办 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to HSK Level 4 words related to business and organization. Focus on the components 创 and 办 to understand their meanings in other contexts, like 创新 (innovation) and 办事 (to handle affairs).
Learners often confuse 创办 with 开始. For example, saying '我创办了一个新项目' (I established a new project) is incorrect; instead, it should be '我开始了一个新项目' (I started a new project) when referring to personal initiatives.
Pronunciation of 创办
Drill the tone of 创办 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Component Characters
How to say to establish in Chinese
“to establish” in Chinese is创办
创办 (chuàngbàn) means to establish or found an organization, institution, or initiative. It is commonly used in contexts such as starting a business, launching a program, or creating a community project. This term conveys a sense of initiative and entrepreneurship.
When to use 创办
When using 创办, be mindful of its formal tone; it is often used in business or official contexts. Common collocations include 创办公司 (to establish a company) and 创办学校 (to found a school). Avoid using it in informal situations, where simpler verbs like 开始 (kāishǐ) may be more appropriate.
创办 or something close to it
创立 (chuànglì) - use 创办 when emphasizing the act of founding an organization, while 创立 is more about the formal establishment or creation of something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 创办 with 开始. For example, saying '我创办了一个新项目' (I established a new project) is incorrect; instead, it should be '我开始了一个新项目' (I started a new project) when referring to personal initiatives.
Write 创办
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 创办 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions about 创办
创办 is more formal and implies establishing an organization or initiative, while 开始 simply means to start something.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 创办?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.