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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
受理shòulǐto accept to hear a caseHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #16142, Very Hard
受理shòulǐto handle (a service)HSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #16142, Very Hard
shòulǐ(shou4li3)shou li T4
  1. 1to accept to hear a case
  2. 2to handle (a service)
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March 24, 2026

受理shòulǐ(shou4li3)

受理 (shòulǐ) means to accept or handle a case, typically in legal or administrative contexts. It is commonly used when referring to the acceptance of applications, complaints, or other formal requests that require processing or review.

Strokes19Frequency#16142DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, formal processes for handling cases, such as legal claims or administrative requests, are critical due to the emphasis on bureaucracy and regulation. Understanding 受理 is vital for navigating these systems.

Memory tip

Imagine a judge (represented by the character 受, shòu) sitting at a table (the bottom part of the character 理, lǐ) handling various documents. The image of the judge accepting cases helps you remember that 受理 means to accept and process.

Meanings of 受理

shòulǐ(shou4li3)
1to accept to hear a case
2to handle (a service)
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受理Simplified
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

受理 (shòulǐ) vs 处理 (chǔlǐ) — choose 受理 when emphasizing the acceptance of a case, while 处理 focuses more on the management or resolution of the case.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 受理 with similar terms like 处理 (chǔlǐ), which means to deal with something more generally. It is used in formal contexts, especially in legal settings, so be mindful of the tone when using it.

HSK Study Tips

While 受理 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on related words like 申请 (shēnqǐng, to apply) and 处理 (chǔlǐ, to handle) to build a broader understanding of administrative terminology.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is using 受理 in casual conversations, where simpler terms like 接受 (jiēshòu, to accept) might be more suitable. For example, saying '我受理这个请求' (I accept this request) sounds overly formal and should be replaced with a more casual term.

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Component characters

受shòuto receive
HSK 38 strokes又
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理lǐtexture
HSK 611 strokes王
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How to say to accept to hear a case in Chinese

“to accept to hear a case” in Chinese is受理shòulǐ

受理 (shòulǐ) means to accept or handle a case, typically in legal or administrative contexts. It is commonly used when referring to the acceptance of applications, complaints, or other formal requests that require processing or review.

When to use 受理

Learners often confuse 受理 with similar terms like 处理 (chǔlǐ), which means to deal with something more generally. It is used in formal contexts, especially in legal settings, so be mindful of the tone when using it.

受理 or something close to it

受理 (shòulǐ) vs 处理 (chǔlǐ) — choose 受理 when emphasizing the acceptance of a case, while 处理 focuses more on the management or resolution of the case.

What learners get wrong

A common mistake is using 受理 in casual conversations, where simpler terms like 接受 (jiēshòu, to accept) might be more suitable. For example, saying '我受理这个请求' (I accept this request) sounds overly formal and should be replaced with a more casual term.

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No, 受理 is primarily used in formal contexts, especially legal or administrative. For informal situations, other terms may be more appropriate.

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