The Chinese word **采纳 (cǎinà)** is a compound verb formed by combining two characters with related meanings: **采 (cǎi)**, which originally means "to gather" or "to pick" and by extension "to select," and **纳 (nà)**, which means "to receive," "to accept," or "to admit." When combined, their individual meanings merge to create the nuanced concept of **"to adopt (an opinion or suggestion)," "to accept," or "to take on board,"** specifically implying a thoughtful process of selecting something (like an idea) from among options and then formally receiving or implementing it. This formation follows a common pattern in Chinese where two synonyms or near-synonyms are paired to create a single, more precise term, in this case emphasizing the active and respectful acceptance of advice, plans, or proposals offered by others.