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责任 (zérèn) — use 负责 when emphasizing being in charge or overseeing something, while 责任 focuses more on the obligation or duty associated with that role.
Learners often confuse 负责 with similar terms like '照顾' (to take care of) or '管理' (to manage), which have different nuances. It is typically used in formal contexts, such as work or projects, and collocates with nouns like '工作' (work) or '任务' (task). Pay attention to the tones, as mispronouncing them can change the meaning.
As an HSK Level 4 word, 负责 connects with other terms related to responsibility and duties, such as '职责' (zhízé, duty) and '责任' (zérèn, responsibility). Focus on using it in sentences to express accountability in various situations.
Learners may mistakenly use 负责 inappropriately, such as saying '我负责吃饭' (Wǒ fùzé chīfàn – I'm responsible for eating), which is incorrect. A proper usage would be '我负责这个项目的进度' (Wǒ fùzé zhège xiàngmù de jìndù – I am responsible for the progress of this project).
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How to say to be in charge of in Chinese
“to be in charge of” in Chinese is负责
负责 (fùzé) means to be in charge of or to take responsibility for something. It is commonly used in professional and organizational contexts, indicating accountability for tasks, projects, or roles. This term can also imply a sense of conscientiousness in fulfilling one's duties.
When to use 负责
Learners often confuse 负责 with similar terms like '照顾' (to take care of) or '管理' (to manage), which have different nuances. It is typically used in formal contexts, such as work or projects, and collocates with nouns like '工作' (work) or '任务' (task). Pay attention to the tones, as mispronouncing them can change the meaning.
负责 or something close to it
责任 (zérèn) — use 负责 when emphasizing being in charge or overseeing something, while 责任 focuses more on the obligation or duty associated with that role.
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Learners may mistakenly use 负责 inappropriately, such as saying '我负责吃饭' (Wǒ fùzé chīfàn – I'm responsible for eating), which is incorrect. A proper usage would be '我负责这个项目的进度' (Wǒ fùzé zhège xiàngmù de jìndù – I am responsible for the progress of this project).
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Grammar Patterns of 负责
负责 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 4 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.
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你说得对，这位经理是很____。
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Frequently Asked Questions about 负责
You can say '他负责这个项目' (Tā fùzé zhège xiàngmù), which means 'He is in charge of this project.'
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