委托

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Usage and Context

The verb 委托 (wěituō) means to entrust someone with a task or responsibility, often implying a formal or official delegation. It is commonly used in legal, business, and personal contexts where one party assigns duties to another.

Common Collocations

  • 委托律师 (entrust a lawyer): frequently used in legal matters.
  • 委托机构 (entrust an organization): common in business or administrative contexts.
  • 委托朋友 (entrust a friend): used in informal or personal situations.

Nuances

Using 委托 implies a degree of trust and formality. It differs from simply asking for help because it often involves a clear transfer of responsibility. Avoid confusing 委托 with (jiāogěi), which is more general and less formal.

Register and Tone

This word is neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more common in formal speech or writing, especially in business and legal language.

Example Sentences

I entrusted the lawyer to handle this contract dispute.

The company entrusted a third-party organization to conduct the financial

He entrusted his friend to take care of his pet.