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照办 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
照办zhàobànto follow the rulesHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #9132, Very Hard
照办zhàobànto do as instructedHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #9132, Very Hard
照办zhàobànto play by the bookHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #9132, Very Hard
照办zhàobànto comply with a requestHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #9132, Very Hard
zhàobàn(zhao4ban4)zhao ban T4
  1. 1to follow the rules
  2. 2to do as instructed
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March 24, 2026

照办(照辦)zhàobàn(zhao4ban4)

照办 (zhàobàn) means to comply with instructions or requests, indicating adherence to rules or guidelines. It is often used in formal contexts where following directions is crucial, such as in business or official settings.

Strokes17Frequency#9132DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the importance of following rules and respecting authority can be seen in various aspects of life, including workplace dynamics and familial relationships, making 照办 a relevant term in daily interactions.

Memory tip

Imagine a bright light (照) shining down on a set of instructions (办). The light helps you see clearly how to follow the rules, making it easy to remember that 照办 means to do as instructed.

Meanings of 照办

zhàobàn(zhao4ban4)
1to follow the rules
2to do as instructed
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About 照办

照办Simplified
照辦Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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遵守 (zūnshǒu) vs 照办 (zhàobàn): use 照办 when emphasizing compliance with specific instructions rather than general rules.

Usage Notes

Be cautious of using 照办 in overly casual situations, as it carries a formal tone. Common collocations include 照办要求 (comply with the requirements) and 照办指示 (follow the instructions).

HSK Study Tips

Though not specifically listed in HSK levels, 照办 is useful for learners at HSK 4 or higher who want to express compliance. Focus on its usage in formal conversations and written communication.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 照办 with 自办 (zìbàn), which means to manage or handle something independently. For example, saying '我会自办这个要求' (I will handle this request myself) instead of '我会照办这个要求' (I will comply with this request) is incorrect.

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Component characters

照zhàoto shine
HSK 313 strokes灬
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办bànto do
HSK 34 strokes力
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How to say to follow the rules in Chinese

“to follow the rules” in Chinese is照办zhàobàn

照办 (zhàobàn) means to comply with instructions or requests, indicating adherence to rules or guidelines. It is often used in formal contexts where following directions is crucial, such as in business or official settings.

When to use 照办

Be cautious of using 照办 in overly casual situations, as it carries a formal tone. Common collocations include 照办要求 (comply with the requirements) and 照办指示 (follow the instructions).

照办 or something close to it

遵守 (zūnshǒu) vs 照办 (zhàobàn): use 照办 when emphasizing compliance with specific instructions rather than general rules.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 照办 with 自办 (zìbàn), which means to manage or handle something independently. For example, saying '我会自办这个要求' (I will handle this request myself) instead of '我会照办这个要求' (I will comply with this request) is incorrect.

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It's better suited for formal contexts; in casual situations, you could use simpler phrases.

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