Meanings of 派遣
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AI Study Notes for 派遣
调派 (diàopài) is used when referring to the transfer or reassignment of personnel within an organization, whereas 派遣 (pàiqiǎn) emphasizes sending someone for a specific mission or task.
Be careful not to confuse 派遣 with similar terms like 发送 (fāsòng), which means 'to send' in a more general sense. 派遣 is more formal and often used in corporate or governmental contexts. Common collocations include 派遣员工 (pài qiǎn yuángōng - dispatch employees) and 派遣任务 (pài qiǎn rènwù - send on a mission).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 派遣 is important for discussing workplace scenarios and formal communications. Focus on its usage within business contexts, and practice forming sentences that involve missions or responsibilities to connect with other HSK 6 vocabulary.
Learners often mix up 派遣 with 发送, using 派遣 in casual contexts incorrectly. For example, saying '我派遣一个邮件' (wǒ pàiqiǎn yí gè yóujiàn - I dispatch an email) is incorrect; it should be '我发送一个邮件' (wǒ fāsòng yí gè yóujiàn).
Pronunciation of 派遣
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How to say to send (on a mission) in Chinese
“to send (on a mission)” in Chinese is派遣
派遣 (pàiqiǎn) means to send someone or something on a mission or for a specific purpose. It is commonly used in professional and organizational contexts, such as sending employees on business trips or dispatching workers for particular tasks. The term implies an official or formal sending, often associated with responsibility or authority.
When to use 派遣
Be careful not to confuse 派遣 with similar terms like 发送 (fāsòng), which means 'to send' in a more general sense. 派遣 is more formal and often used in corporate or governmental contexts. Common collocations include 派遣员工 (pài qiǎn yuángōng - dispatch employees) and 派遣任务 (pài qiǎn rènwù - send on a mission).
派遣 or something close to it
调派 (diàopài) is used when referring to the transfer or reassignment of personnel within an organization, whereas 派遣 (pàiqiǎn) emphasizes sending someone for a specific mission or task.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 派遣 with 发送, using 派遣 in casual contexts incorrectly. For example, saying '我派遣一个邮件' (wǒ pàiqiǎn yí gè yóujiàn - I dispatch an email) is incorrect; it should be '我发送一个邮件' (wǒ fāsòng yí gè yóujiàn).
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Grammar Patterns of 派遣
派遣 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
摩根____部队同时袭击了两个据点。
Dividing his command, Morgan assailed both strongholds at the same time.
Example Sentences for 派遣 (4)
Frequently Asked Questions about 派遣
派遣 is more formal and used for sending people on missions, while 发送 refers to sending in a general sense, like sending messages or items.
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