Meaning
开办 means to establish or start something institutional, typically a business, school, factory, or organization. It emphasizes the act of founding and getting something operational from the beginning. The word combines 开 (to open/start) and 办 (to handle/manage), conveying the sense of opening and managing a new enterprise or institution.
Usage
开办 is formal and commonly used in business, education, and administrative contexts. It's typically followed by the type of institution being established (开办公司, 开办学校). This term emphasizes the official establishment process rather than casual starting of activities. Often appears in news, official documents, and formal business discussions.
Examples
- 01他们打算明年开办一家培训学校。.They plan to establish a training school next year.
- 02政府鼓励年轻人开办自己的企业。.The government encourages young people to start their own businesses.
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Common collocations
- 开办企业to establish a business
- 开办学校to establish a school
- 开办公司to open a company
- 开办费用startup costs
Antonyms
Origin
Compound formed from 开 (open/begin) and 办 (manage/handle), creating a meaning of 'to open and manage' an institution or enterprise.