Meanings of 托付
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委托 (wěituō) vs 托付 (tuōfù): Use 托付 when emphasizing personal trust in someone to handle a responsibility, while 委托 implies a more formal delegation of authority.
A common mistake is to confuse 托付 with 交给 (jiāo gěi), which also means to hand over or assign but lacks the nuance of trust implied by 托付. Use 托付 in contexts where trust and responsibility are key, while 交给 is more neutral.
Although 托付 is not a specific HSK level word, it is related to concepts of trust and responsibility found in beginner and intermediate vocabulary. Students should focus on the context of usage and practice dialogues that involve delegating tasks or responsibilities.
Learners often mistakenly use 托付 when they mean to say 'give' in a general sense, which should be expressed as 给 (gěi). For example, saying '我托付你这个书' (I entrust you this book) should instead be '我给你这本书' (I give you this book).
Pronunciation of 托付
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How to say to entrust in Chinese
“to entrust” in Chinese is托付
The term 托付 (tuōfù) means to entrust someone with a task or responsibility. It is commonly used when you want to convey that you are placing your trust in another person to handle something important, whether it's a favor, a duty, or managing an asset.
When to use 托付
A common mistake is to confuse 托付 with 交给 (jiāo gěi), which also means to hand over or assign but lacks the nuance of trust implied by 托付. Use 托付 in contexts where trust and responsibility are key, while 交给 is more neutral.
托付 or something close to it
委托 (wěituō) vs 托付 (tuōfù): Use 托付 when emphasizing personal trust in someone to handle a responsibility, while 委托 implies a more formal delegation of authority.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 托付 when they mean to say 'give' in a general sense, which should be expressed as 给 (gěi). For example, saying '我托付你这个书' (I entrust you this book) should instead be '我给你这本书' (I give you this book).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 托付
While both words involve entrusting something to someone, 委托 (wěituō) often implies a more formal delegation, such as in business or legal contexts, whereas 托付 carries a more personal and informal connotation.
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