Definitions

bàn (verb) to handle; to manage; to deal with
bàn (verb) to set up; to arrange

Etymology

Simplified form of . Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

The character "办" is a simplified form that originated from the traditional character "辦", which structurally consists of two "辛" components flanking the central component "力". The "力" element signifies force or effort, while "辛" is associated with labor or toil, collectively implying the application of diligent effort to manage or settle matters. In its simplified incarnation, the two "辛" elements were reduced to two dots, preserving "力" as the foundational component. Etymologically, "辦" conveyed meanings related to handling, distributing, or executing tasks, and this semantic focus on doing, managing, or administering affairs has persisted through its historical usage into modern contexts.

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我有个好法。

Wǒ yǒu gè hǎo bànfǎ.

I have a good method.

他去公室工作。

Tā qù bàngōngshì gōngzuò.

He goes to the office to work.

我们需要理手续。

Wǒmen xūyào bànlǐ shǒuxù.

We need to handle the procedures.

学校举了一场运动会。

Xuéxiào jǔbànle yī chǎng yùndònghuì.

The school held a sports meeting.

这件事由我来吧。

Zhè jiàn shì yóu wǒ lái bàn ba.

Let me handle this matter.

理签证需要多长时间?

Bànlǐ qiānzhèng xūyào duō cháng shíjiān?

How long does it take to process a visa?

他们正在筹备举一次国际会议。

Tāmen zhèngzài chóubèi jǔbàn yī cì guójì huìyì.

They are preparing to hold an international conference.

为了好这次活动,我们付出了很多努力。

Wèile bàn hǎo zhè cì huódòng, wǒmen fùchūle hěnduǒ nǔlì.

In order to handle this event well, we put in a lot of effort.