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March 24, 2026
办理(辦理)bànlǐ(ban4li3)
办理 means to handle, transact, or conduct business. It is commonly used in contexts where administrative tasks or formal procedures are involved, such as applying for a permit or conducting transactions at a bank. The nuance suggests a formal approach to completing tasks or processes.
Strokes15Frequency#11380DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
办理 is commonly used in Chinese bureaucracy, reflecting the importance of official processes in daily life, such as obtaining identification cards or business licenses. Understanding this term can help learners navigate administrative tasks in China more effectively.
Memory Tip
Imagine a busy office where people are 'ban'tering while they 'li'st things to do. The '办' (ban) character looks like a person with arms raised, ready to handle tasks, while '理' (li) suggests order, like organizing these tasks.
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AI Study Notes for 办理
Quick Contrast
办理 (bànlǐ) vs 处理 (chǔlǐ): choose 办理 for formal administrative tasks, while 处理 is more general for handling issues or problems.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 办理 with other similar verbs like 做 (zuò) which means to do or make. 办理 is more formal and typically used in official contexts. It often collocates with nouns like 申请 (shēnqǐng, application) and 手续 (shǒuxù, procedure).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 办理 connects well with other vocabulary related to formal processes, like 申请 (shēnqǐng, to apply) and 处理 (chǔlǐ, to deal with). Focus on the contexts where 办理 is used to enhance your understanding of formal interactions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 办理 with other verbs and use it too casually, saying things like '我办理这个' (I handle this) instead of the more appropriate '我会处理这个' (I will deal with this). Remember, 办理 is more formal.
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办理 means to handle, transact, or conduct business. It is commonly used in contexts where administrative tasks or formal procedures are involved, such as applying for a permit or conducting transactions at a bank. The nuance suggests a formal approach to completing tasks or processes.
When to use 办理
Be careful not to confuse 办理 with other similar verbs like 做 (zuò) which means to do or make. 办理 is more formal and typically used in official contexts. It often collocates with nouns like 申请 (shēnqǐng, application) and 手续 (shǒuxù, procedure).
办理 or something close to it
办理 (bànlǐ) vs 处理 (chǔlǐ): choose 办理 for formal administrative tasks, while 处理 is more general for handling issues or problems.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 办理 with other verbs and use it too casually, saying things like '我办理这个' (I handle this) instead of the more appropriate '我会处理这个' (I will deal with this). Remember, 办理 is more formal.
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Grammar Patterns of 办理
办理 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 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.
