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办法

bàn fǎ
HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Noun Very common

Definitions

  1. 1. means
  2. 2. method
  3. 3. way (of doing sth)

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Usage notes

Collocations

Common pattern: 有办法 (have a way) / 想办法 (think of a way) / 没办法 (there's no way).

Common mistakes

办法 refers to a solution or way to solve a problem; it is not used for teaching or research methods (use 方法).

Example Sentences

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这个 办法 很奏效。
This method is very effective.
这个 办法 很稳妥。
This method is very dependable.
这个问题有 办法 解决吗?
Is there a way to solve this problem?
我们必须想个 办法 对付这个问题。
We must think of a way to deal with this problem.
没有别的 办法 ,我们只好走回家。
There is no other option; we have to walk home.

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