English–Chinese
“apply for a certificate” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbàn zhèng
Example
他昨天去派出所办证了。tā zuó tiān qù pài chū suǒ bàn zhèng le
He went to the police station yesterday to apply for a certificate.
How to say “apply for a certificate” in Chinese
“Apply for a certificate” in Chinese is 办证 (bàn zhèng).
Handle the official process that turns required paperwork into an approved certificate.
Example sentences with 办证
很多证件可以先网上预约再到现场办证。hěn duō zhèng jiàn ké yǐ xiān wǎng shàng yù yuē zài dào xiàn chǎng bàn zhèng
For many certificates, you can book an appointment online first and then apply on site.
Tips for using 办证
- In everyday Chinese, this verb covers permits and identity documents as well as certificates, so English "certificate" can be too narrow in some contexts.