受理

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Meaning and Usage

The verb 受理 (shòulǐ) primarily means "to accept or receive an application, case, or request for processing." It is commonly used in formal or official contexts such as courts, government offices, or service centers where documents or cases are formally accepted for handling.

Common Contexts

You will often see 受理 used with legal cases (诉讼案件), applications (申请), or business transactions (业务). It implies that the relevant authority has officially acknowledged and started processing the matter.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 受理申请 (accept an application): used when an office or agency formally receives an application.
  • 受理案件 (accept a case): used in legal or administrative contexts.
  • 受理业务 (accept business/transactions): used in service or administrative settings.

Nuances

Using 受理 emphasizes the formal acceptance and processing stage, distinguishing it from just receiving something informally. It is often used in written or formal spoken Chinese.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 受理 with 接受 (jiēshòu), which means "to accept" in a broader sense including accepting ideas or invitations. 受理 is more specific to official acceptance and processing of documents or cases.

Example Sentences

This application has already been accepted; please wait patiently for the

The court accepted his lawsuit, and the case has entered the trial phase.

Please go to the service counter to have your business accepted; the staff