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筹办

chóu bàn
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to arrange; to make preparations

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Word relationships

Related words

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准备
zhǔn bèi

preparation

准备 is more general 'to prepare', while 筹办 specifically refers to planning and organizing events or activities.
举行
jǔ xíng

to hold (a meeting

筹办 is to arrange/prepare for an event, while 举行 means to hold the event itself.
举办
jǔ bàn

to conduct

举办 means to host or hold an event, often used after the event has been arranged (筹办).

Synonyms

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筹备
chóu bèi

preparations

Both mean to prepare or arrange, but 筹办 often emphasizes organizing an event or activity.

Usage notes

Collocations

筹办 is typically used for formal events or activities, such as conferences, exhibitions, or ceremonies, not for personal daily preparations.

Common mistakes

Do not use 筹办 for simple personal preparations like 'prepare a meal'; use 准备 instead.

Example Sentences

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他们正在 筹办 一个国际会议。
They are arranging an international conference.

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Child Words of 筹办

筹
chóu

chip (in gambling); token (for counting); ticket

办
bàn

to do