托付 (tuō fù) — to entrust (a task, person, or responsibility to someone)
Definition
托付 emphasizes handing over something precious — a person, task, or responsibility — for safekeeping or care. Heavier and more personal than 委托 (commission a job) and 嘱托 (entrust a specific task).
verb
to entrust (a task, person, or responsibility to someone)
Examples
- 托付。Tā bǎ gōng sī tuō fù gěi le ér zi.He entrusted the company to his son.
- 托付，。Zhè ge rèn wu tuō fù gěi nǐ le, nǐ yí dìng yào zuò hǎo.This task is entrusted to you — you must do it well.
- 托付。Mǔ qīn bǎ yào shi tuō fù gěi lín jū bǎo guǎn.Mother entrusted the keys to the neighbor for safekeeping.
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