Meanings of 委托
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AI Study Notes for 委托
委任 (wěirèn) - use 委托 when emphasizing the act of entrusting a task, while 委任 focuses more on the appointment or delegation of authority.
Be aware that 委托 is typically used in formal situations, making it inappropriate for casual conversations. Common collocations include '委托书' (entrustment letter) and '委托代理' (entrusted agency). Make sure to use the correct tones, as mispronouncing can change the meaning.
As an HSK 6 word, 委托 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to delegation and responsibility. Focus on its usage in sentences about business transactions or legal contexts to solidify your understanding.
Learners often confuse 委托 with simpler verbs like 给 (gei3) meaning 'to give.' For example, saying '我委托他给我' (I entrusted him to give me) is incorrect; instead, use '我委托他做这件事' (I entrusted him to do this task).
Pronunciation of 委托
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Component Characters
How to say to entrust in Chinese
“to entrust” in Chinese is委托
委托 (wei3 tuo1) means to entrust or to commission someone to carry out a task on your behalf. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as in business or legal settings, where one party delegates authority or responsibility to another.
When to use 委托
Be aware that 委托 is typically used in formal situations, making it inappropriate for casual conversations. Common collocations include '委托书' (entrustment letter) and '委托代理' (entrusted agency). Make sure to use the correct tones, as mispronouncing can change the meaning.
委托 or something close to it
委任 (wěirèn) - use 委托 when emphasizing the act of entrusting a task, while 委任 focuses more on the appointment or delegation of authority.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 委托 with simpler verbs like 给 (gei3) meaning 'to give.' For example, saying '我委托他给我' (I entrusted him to give me) is incorrect; instead, use '我委托他做这件事' (I entrusted him to do this task).
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Cultural Notes for 委托
In Western cultures, the concept of entrusting someone with a task is also common, but it may not always carry the same level of formality or expectation of ongoing relationship as it does in China.
Frequently Asked Questions about 委托
委托 (wei3 tuo1) emphasizes entrusting someone with a task, while 委任 (wei3 ren4) refers to appointing someone to a position of authority.
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