HSK · Level 84
45 words
Chinese word
申办
Pronunciation
Pinyinshēn bàn
Meaning
- verbbid to host
Example
这座城市正在申办下届奥运会。zhè zuò chéng shì zhèng zài shēn bàn xià jiè ào yùn huì
This city is bidding to host the next Olympics.
More examples
一家民间机构正准备筹资并申办文化交流活动。yì jiā mín jiān jī gòu zhèng zhǔn bèi chóu zī bìng shēn bàn wén huà jiāo liú huó dòng
A private organization is preparing to raise funds and bid to host a cultural exchange event.
Core concept
A formal request that moves through official channels toward the right to hold an event or carry out a project.
Common phrases
申办奥运会举办权shēn bàn ào yùn huì jǔ bàn quán
bid to host the Olympics
申办全国性体育赛事shēn bàn quán guó xìng tǐ yù sài shì
bid to host a national sporting event
申办文化交流活动shēn bàn wén huà jiāo liú huó dòng
bid to host a cultural exchange event
Similar words
申请shēn qǐng: Submitting an application to obtain an official permit, qualification, or approval.
主办zhǔ bàn: Organizing and running an event or competition as its responsible host.
争取zhēng qǔ: Working to secure a desired result, opportunity, or advantage.
Definition in Chinese
向有关部门提出申请并办理相关手续，争取获得举办某项活动或项目的权利或资格。xiàng yǒu guān bù mén tí chū shēn qǐng bìng bàn lǐ xiāng guān shǒu xù zhēng qǔ huò dé jǔ bàn mǒu xiàng huó dòng huò xiàng mù dì quán lì huò zī gé
Word origin
申 (shēn, "state or submit") + 办 (bàn, "handle") joins submitting a request with handling the procedures that follow.
Usage tips
- In news reports, cities, countries, companies, and other organizations commonly appear as the subject, while an event such as the Olympics appears after the verb.