贯彻

guàn chè

to implement

HSK 6

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The verb 贯彻 (guànchè) means 'to implement' or 'to carry out thoroughly.' It often refers to putting policies, plans, or principles into practice with persistence and completeness. The characters literally suggest 'piercing through' or 'penetrating,' emphasizing thoroughness.

Common Contexts

This word is frequently used in formal or official contexts, such as government policies, company regulations, or ideological principles. For example, you might hear it in news reports about policy enforcement or in business meetings discussing management strategies.

Collocations and Patterns

These collocations highlight the focus on thorough and consistent application.

Nuances and Tips

Using 贯彻 implies not just starting an action but seeing it through to completion with determination. It differs from simpler verbs like (zuò, to do) or 实施 (shíshī, to implement) by stressing persistence and completeness.

Avoid confusing 贯彻 with 通过 (tōngguò, to pass/approve) or 执行 (zhíxíng, to execute), which may focus more on approval or execution steps rather than the whole process of thorough implementation.

Example Sentences

公司决定贯彻新的管理制度,确保每个部门都严格执行。

Gōngsī juédìng guànchè xīn de guǎnlǐ zhìdù, quèbǎo měi gè bùmén dōu

The company decided to implement the new management system, ensuring every

他在工作中始终贯彻团队合作的精神。

Tā zài gōngzuò zhōng shǐzhōng guànchè tuánduì hézuò de jīngshén.

He consistently embodies the spirit of teamwork in his work.

政府强调要贯彻环保政策,保护生态环境。

Zhèngfǔ qiángdiào yào guànchè huánbǎo zhèngcè, bǎohù shēngtài huánjìng.

The government emphasizes the need to implement environmental protection