Meaning
采办 refers to the act of purchasing or procuring goods, especially in a formal, organized, or bulk context. It's commonly used in business, government, or institutional settings when buying supplies, equipment, or materials. The word carries a more formal tone than casual shopping vocabulary.
Usage
采办 is typically used in professional or official contexts rather than everyday personal shopping. It often implies purchasing on behalf of an organization, buying in quantity, or formal procurement processes. Native speakers might use it when discussing corporate purchasing, government acquisition, or institutional supply management.
Examples
- 01公司派他去北京采办办公设备。.The company sent him to Beijing to procure office equipment.
- 02春节前,家家户户都忙着采办年货。, .Before Spring Festival, every household is busy buying New Year goods.
Characters
Common collocations
- 采办物资to procure supplies/materials
- 集中采办centralized procurement
- 采办年货to buy New Year goods
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 采 (to gather/collect) with 办 (to handle/manage), literally meaning 'to gather and handle,' which evolved to mean the organized act of purchasing or procuring goods.