Meaning and Usage
The verb 开办 (kāibàn) means 'to establish' or 'to open' an organization, business, or event. It is commonly used when referring to starting something formal like a company, school, training program, or event.
Common Contexts
You will often see 开办 used in contexts involving business openings, educational programs, or government initiatives. For example, 开办餐厅 (open a restaurant), 开办兴趣小组 (set up interest groups), or 开办培训班 (start training classes).
Collocations and Patterns
These collocations emphasize the formal and organized nature of the action.
Usage Notes
开办 implies a formal process of setting something up, often with planning and official approval. It differs from simply 'opening' a door or 'starting' an informal activity. Avoid confusing 开办 with 开 (open) alone, which is more general and can refer to physical opening or starting.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse 开办 with 办 (bàn) alone, which means 'to handle' or 'to manage' tasks. 开办 specifically refers to the act of founding or establishing something new.