cau4 baan6籌辦筹办
Jyutpingcau4 baan6
Yalechàuh baahn
Definition
To plan, prepare, and organize an event or project.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the administrative and logistical side of putting an event together, rather than just the act of participating. It implies a sense of responsibility and planning, often used in professional or formal settings like schools or community centres. While it sounds slightly more formal than just saying搞, it is still very common in everyday speech when discussing projects or events.
Examples
How do you want to organise the birthday party this year?
They have organised many activities for the elderly to join.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 準備, which is a general term for getting things ready. 籌辦 specifically carries the weight of organizing, coordinating, and managing an entire event or program, not just preparing individual items.
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Grammar guides
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