Skip to content
Stroke order, etymology and audio for every word.Start learning
审批 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
审批shěnpīto examine and approveHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #23358, Very Hard
审批shěnpīto endorseHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #23358, Very Hard
shěnpī(shen3pi1)shen pi T3
  1. 1to examine and approve
  2. 2to endorse
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

审批(審批)shěnpī(shen3pi1)

审批 refers to the process of examining and approving documents, requests, or proposals, commonly used in administrative and bureaucratic contexts. It signifies the authority to endorse or authorize an action, often seen in government or organizational settings.

Strokes15Frequency#23358DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese bureaucracy, the process of 审批 is critical, reflecting the importance of authority and hierarchy in decision-making. This term is often associated with government regulations and the need for formal approval in many aspects of life.

Memory tip

Think of 审 (shen3) as 'seeing' and 批 (pi1) as 'to stamp or approve.' Imagine a person carefully examining a document and then stamping it with approval, signifying that it has passed scrutiny.

Meanings of 审批

shěnpī(shen3pi1)
1to examine and approve
2to endorse
Exercise 1 of 2

By ear

Play it, then pick what 审批 means.

About 审批

审批Simplified
審批Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

Podcast: 审批

JasonAmy

Podcast: 审批

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI study notes for 审批

Quick Contrast

批准 (pīzhǔn) — use 审批 when emphasizing the examination process, while 批准 focuses on the act of approval itself.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 审批 with related terms like 审查 (to review) which has a slightly different connotation. This term is more formal and is typically used in official contexts, such as government approvals or corporate decisions.

HSK Study Tips

Although 审批 is not among the HSK vocabulary, it connects to higher-level concepts of governance and business found in advanced HSK materials. Focus on the usage of related verbs like 审查 (to review) and 批准 (to approve) to deepen your understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 审批 with 审查, using them interchangeably when they have different meanings. For example, saying '我需要审批这项工作' (I need to review this task) should be corrected to '我需要审查这项工作'.

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 审批

Premium — Locked

Tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 审批, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsPitch drawing+5 XP
Get Pro to unlock

Jason Explains 审批 to you

Let me explain 审批 for you

Make it yours

Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 审批 through them.

Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.

How well do you know 审批?

Example

Learning Lab

Knowing 审批 is seven skills, not one.

Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.

  • MeaningFree
  • CharacterFree
  • PinyinFree
  • TonePro
  • ListeningPro
  • SpeakingPro
  • WritingPro
See the Learning Lab Three facets free · no card needed

Component characters

审shěnto examine
HSK 78 strokes宀
View full entry
批pīto ascertain
HSK 57 strokes扌
View full entry

How to say to examine and approve in Chinese

“to examine and approve” in Chinese is审批shěnpī

审批 refers to the process of examining and approving documents, requests, or proposals, commonly used in administrative and bureaucratic contexts. It signifies the authority to endorse or authorize an action, often seen in government or organizational settings.

When to use 审批

Be careful not to confuse 审批 with related terms like 审查 (to review) which has a slightly different connotation. This term is more formal and is typically used in official contexts, such as government approvals or corporate decisions.

审批 or something close to it

批准 (pīzhǔn) — use 审批 when emphasizing the examination process, while 批准 focuses on the act of approval itself.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 审批 with 审查, using them interchangeably when they have different meanings. For example, saying '我需要审批这项工作' (I need to review this task) should be corrected to '我需要审查这项工作'.

Write 审批

审
批

Practice writing 审批 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Ask Jason

Have a question about 审批?

Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.

Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.

Frequently asked questions about 审批

审批 implies a process of examination before approval, while 批准 simply means to approve something.

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 审批?

Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.

A sample week, replayed. Every page you study lands here in the order you did it — your own replay starts with a free account.

See the Learning Lab