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 traditional character 辦 combines 辡 (biǎn), representing two sides in dispute, with 力 (lì), meaning strength or effort, originally referring to managing legal cases or applying effort to resolve conflicts. The simplified form 办 streamlines this by placing 力 between two dots, omitting the complex arguing elements. Its core meaning revolves around actively handling affairs, executing tasks, or arranging matters. As a common verb, it denotes conducting business, processing procedures, or establishing organizations in both professional and daily 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.