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“entrust” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwěi tuō

Example

我想委托他照顾我的猫。wǒ xiǎng wěi tuō tā zhào gù wǒ de māo

I want to entrust him with looking after my cat.

Illustration for 委托 (entrust)

How to say “entrust” in Chinese

“Entrust” in Chinese is 委托 (wěi tuō).

A deliberate handoff of work, responsibility, or a possession so another person or organization handles it on one's behalf.

Full entry for 委托: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 委托

她把签证申请委托给旅行社办理。tā bǎ qiān zhèng shēn qǐng wěi tuō gěi lǚ xíng shè bàn lǐ

She entrusted the handling of her visa application to a travel agency.

Tips for using 委托

  • In everyday conversation, this verb can sound more formal than a simple request, so it fits professional services, arrangements, and written agreements especially well.

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