Meanings of 承包
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AI Study Notes for 承包
承接 (chéngjiē) - use 承包 when emphasizing a formal contract or agreement, while 承接 focuses more on the act of taking over a task or responsibility without necessarily implying a formal contract.
Be careful to use 承包 in contexts involving formal agreements or contracts, as using it casually might imply an informal promise. Common collocations include 承包合同 (contract) and 承包项目 (project). Remember that 承包 is more formal than simply saying 'to do a job'.
As an HSK 6 word, 承包 connects with other business-related terms like 合同 (contract) and 责任 (responsibility). Students should focus on its usage in formal contexts and practice constructing sentences related to projects or jobs.
Learners often confuse 承包 with similar verbs like 做 (to do) or 完成 (to complete), which lack the contractual connotation. For example, saying '我承包了这个工作' (I contracted this job) is correct, but '我做了这个工作' (I did this job) is more informal and not interchangeable.
Pronunciation of 承包
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How to say to contract in Chinese
“to contract” in Chinese is承包
承包 refers to the act of undertaking a job or responsibility, often through a formal contract. It is commonly used in business and construction contexts where a party agrees to complete a project or provide services for a specified compensation.
When to use 承包
Be careful to use 承包 in contexts involving formal agreements or contracts, as using it casually might imply an informal promise. Common collocations include 承包合同 (contract) and 承包项目 (project). Remember that 承包 is more formal than simply saying 'to do a job'.
承包 or something close to it
承接 (chéngjiē) - use 承包 when emphasizing a formal contract or agreement, while 承接 focuses more on the act of taking over a task or responsibility without necessarily implying a formal contract.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 承包 with similar verbs like 做 (to do) or 完成 (to complete), which lack the contractual connotation. For example, saying '我承包了这个工作' (I contracted this job) is correct, but '我做了这个工作' (I did this job) is more informal and not interchangeable.
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Grammar Patterns of 承包
承包 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 2 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.
Complete the Sentence
它批评主要____商在其最初估价中犯了严重的错误。
It criticises the main contractor for seriously erring in its original estimates.
Example Sentences for 承包 (3)
Frequently Asked Questions about 承包
While it is predominantly used in business and construction, it can also refer to taking on any significant responsibility, even in non-business contexts.
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