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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
查处cháchǔto investigate and handle (a criminal case)HSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #32821, Very Hard
cháchǔ(cha2chu3)cha chu T2
  1. 1to investigate and handle (a criminal case)
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March 24, 2026

查处(查處)cháchǔ(cha2chu3)

The term 查处 (chá chǔ) refers to the process of investigating and handling a case, typically in a legal or disciplinary context. It is commonly used in discussions about law enforcement, regulatory actions, or addressing misconduct. The phrase implies both the examination of facts and the subsequent actions taken based on that investigation.

Strokes14Frequency#32821DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, the government often emphasizes the importance of 查处 in maintaining order and discipline, particularly in regulatory environments. This term is commonly used in the context of anti-corruption campaigns and public safety initiatives.

Memory tip

Imagine a detective (查) using a magnifying glass to closely examine a crime scene (处). The detective carefully investigates (查) the evidence before deciding how to handle (处) the situation. The sound 'chá' can remind you of 'check', and 'chǔ' sounds like 'choose', highlighting the investigation and decision-making aspects.

Meanings of 查处

cháchǔ(cha2chu3)
1to investigate and handle (a criminal case)
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查处Simplified
查處Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5BCT✓CEFRC2

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查明 (chá míng) - use 查处 when the focus is on the investigation and handling of a case, while 查明 emphasizes merely clarifying or ascertaining the facts.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 查处 with other similar terms that solely mean 'to investigate' or 'to handle' separately. This term is more formal and is often used in legal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 查处违法行为 (investigate and handle illegal activities).

HSK Study Tips

While 查处 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of legal discussions and news. Focus on related terms like 调查 (diàochá - to investigate) and 处理 (chǔlǐ - to handle), which might be found in HSK vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 查处 by mixing up the tones, saying 'cha1 chu3' instead. It's important to remember that 查 (chá) uses the second tone. Additionally, some might misuse it in informal contexts, saying '我们来查处这个问题' (let's investigate this problem), which sounds overly formal for casual discussions.

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Component characters

查cháto research
HSK 39 strokes木
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处chǔto reside
HSK 55 strokes夂
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How to say to investigate and handle (a criminal case) in Chinese

“to investigate and handle (a criminal case)” in Chinese is查处cháchǔ

The term 查处 (chá chǔ) refers to the process of investigating and handling a case, typically in a legal or disciplinary context. It is commonly used in discussions about law enforcement, regulatory actions, or addressing misconduct. The phrase implies both the examination of facts and the subsequent actions taken based on that investigation.

When to use 查处

Be careful not to confuse 查处 with other similar terms that solely mean 'to investigate' or 'to handle' separately. This term is more formal and is often used in legal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 查处违法行为 (investigate and handle illegal activities).

查处 or something close to it

查明 (chá míng) - use 查处 when the focus is on the investigation and handling of a case, while 查明 emphasizes merely clarifying or ascertaining the facts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 查处 by mixing up the tones, saying 'cha1 chu3' instead. It's important to remember that 查 (chá) uses the second tone. Additionally, some might misuse it in informal contexts, saying '我们来查处这个问题' (let's investigate this problem), which sounds overly formal for casual discussions.

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查 means 'to investigate' or 'to check', while 处 refers to 'to handle' or 'to deal with'. Together, they emphasize both aspects of examining and resolving an issue.

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