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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
民办mínbànrun by the local peopleHSK 7, unknown, 9 strokes, Very Hard
民办mínbànprivately operatedHSK 7, unknown, 9 strokes, Very Hard
mínbàn(min2ban4)min ban T2
  1. 1run by the local people
  2. 2privately operated
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March 24, 2026

民办(民辦)mínbàn(min2ban4)

民办 (mín bàn) refers to institutions or services that are privately operated, often established and run by local communities or individuals rather than by the government. Commonly used in contexts such as schools, hospitals, or businesses, it emphasizes local initiative and ownership.

Strokes9DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, 民办 institutions have gained popularity as they often provide alternative options to government-run services, reflecting a shift towards community-based solutions in various sectors, especially education.

Memory tip

Imagine a '民' (people) gathering together to '办' (manage) a project. Picture a community school where locals come together to teach and learn, representing the essence of 民办.

Meanings of 民办

mínbàn(min2ban4)
1run by the local people
2privately operated
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About 民办

民办Simplified
民辦Traditional
9Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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民营 (mínyíng) - use 民办 when referring specifically to community or individual-run services, while 民营 typically emphasizes privately-owned enterprises without the community aspect.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 民办 with 公办 (gōng bàn), which means publicly operated. This term is generally used in formal contexts, especially when discussing education or healthcare. Common collocations include 民办学校 (privately-run school) and 民办医院 (privately-operated hospital).

HSK Study Tips

While 民办 is not specifically included in HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with terms related to education and public services in levels 4-6. Focus on understanding its structure to better grasp similar compound words.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 民办 with the similar-sounding terms, leading to incorrect usage. For instance, saying '我在公办学校工作' (I work at a government school) when intending to say '我在民办学校工作' (I work at a private school) is a common error.

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Component characters

民mínthe people
HSK 45 strokes民
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办bànto do
HSK 34 strokes力
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How to say run by the local people in Chinese

“run by the local people” in Chinese is民办mínbàn

民办 (mín bàn) refers to institutions or services that are privately operated, often established and run by local communities or individuals rather than by the government. Commonly used in contexts such as schools, hospitals, or businesses, it emphasizes local initiative and ownership.

When to use 民办

Be careful not to confuse 民办 with 公办 (gōng bàn), which means publicly operated. This term is generally used in formal contexts, especially when discussing education or healthcare. Common collocations include 民办学校 (privately-run school) and 民办医院 (privately-operated hospital).

民办 or something close to it

民营 (mínyíng) - use 民办 when referring specifically to community or individual-run services, while 民营 typically emphasizes privately-owned enterprises without the community aspect.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 民办 with the similar-sounding terms, leading to incorrect usage. For instance, saying '我在公办学校工作' (I work at a government school) when intending to say '我在民办学校工作' (I work at a private school) is a common error.

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民办 refers to privately operated entities, while 公办 denotes those operated by the government.

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