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March 24, 2026
办(辦)bàn(ban4)
The character 办 (bàn) means 'to do' or 'to handle,' and is commonly used in contexts involving management or execution of tasks. It implies taking action to accomplish something, such as running an office, dealing with issues, or managing affairs.
Strokes4Radical力Frequency#630DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 办 is often associated with administrative processes, reflecting the importance of organization and efficiency in both business and personal contexts. The phrase 办事 (bàn shì) emphasizes the value of being proactive and responsible.
Memory Tip
Imagine a busy office where someone is 'banning' distractions to focus on work. The character 办 resembles a person with a hand (扌) actively engaging in managing tasks, reinforcing the idea of handling or doing something.
Meanings of 办
bàn(ban4)
1to do
2to manage
Exercise 1 of 2
Listen & Choose the Meaning
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About 办
办Simplified
辦Traditional
4Strokes
力Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#630Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2YCTL3HSKKL1CEFRA1
Podcast: 办
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AI Study Notes for 办
Quick Contrast
处理 (chǔlǐ) vs 办 (bàn): Use 办 when emphasizing the act of handling or managing tasks, while 处理 focuses more on the resolution or processing of issues.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 办 with its synonyms like 做 (zuò), which is more about 'doing' in a general sense. 办 is often used in formal contexts, such as 办公室 (bàngōngshì - office) or 办理 (bànlǐ - to handle or process), so be mindful of the appropriate register.
HSK Study Tips
Although 办 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it is relevant for learners at HSK 3 and above due to its usage in practical situations. Focus on memorizing phrases like 办事 (bàn shì - to handle affairs) to see how it connects with everyday tasks.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 办 with the more general 做 (zuò), leading to phrases like 办做事 (bàn zuò shì) which is incorrect. The correct usage is simply 办事 (bàn shì) to mean 'to handle affairs.'
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Pronunciation of 办
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Simplified form of 辦. Phonosemantic compound. 力 represents the meaning and 辡 represents the sound.
1The meaning half力 carries the sense.
2The sound half八 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaystrength
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 办?
Decomposition of 办
IDS Structure⿻力八
办Full Character
=
力Li4
outer
八ba1
inner
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 办?
How to say to do in Chinese
“to do” in Chinese is办bàn
The character 办 (bàn) means 'to do' or 'to handle,' and is commonly used in contexts involving management or execution of tasks. It implies taking action to accomplish something, such as running an office, dealing with issues, or managing affairs.
When to use 办
Common mistakes include confusing 办 with its synonyms like 做 (zuò), which is more about 'doing' in a general sense. 办 is often used in formal contexts, such as 办公室 (bàngōngshì - office) or 办理 (bànlǐ - to handle or process), so be mindful of the appropriate register.
办 or something close to it
处理 (chǔlǐ) vs 办 (bàn): Use 办 when emphasizing the act of handling or managing tasks, while 处理 focuses more on the resolution or processing of issues.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 办 with the more general 做 (zuò), leading to phrases like 办做事 (bàn zuò shì) which is incorrect. The correct usage is simply 办事 (bàn shì) to mean 'to handle affairs.'
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Grammar Patterns of 办
办 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 7 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.
