开办

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The verb 开办 (kāibàn) means 'to establish' or 'to open' an organization, business, or event. It is commonly used when referring to starting something formal like a company, school, training program, or event.

Common Contexts

You will often see 开办 used in contexts involving business openings, educational programs, or government initiatives. For example, 开办餐厅 (open a restaurant), 开办兴趣小组 (set up interest groups), or 开办培训 (start training classes).

Collocations and Patterns

These collocations emphasize the formal and organized nature of the action.

Usage Notes

开办 implies a formal process of setting something up, often with planning and official approval. It differs from simply 'opening' a door or 'starting' an informal activity. Avoid confusing 开办 with (open) alone, which is more general and can refer to physical opening or starting.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 开办 with (bàn) alone, which means 'to handle' or 'to manage' tasks. 开办 specifically refers to the act of founding or establishing something new.

Example Sentences

They plan to open a new restaurant next year.

The school has set up several interest groups for students to choose from.

The government decided to start more vocational training classes to help