办法

bàn fǎ

HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Noun Very common

Definitions

1. means
2. method
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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Words Containing 办法

to loaf about

don't know what to do with you (used to express mild exasperation)

can find methods

there is nothing to be done

解决办法

jiě jué bàn fǎ

solution

Child Words of 办法

France

to do

办法