支派 (zhī pā) — to dispatch, to send (someone on a task or mission)
Definition
支派 means to send or assign someone to do a task — usually from a position of authority (boss, manager). It focuses on dispatching a person, unlike verbs that emphasize giving orders.
verb
to dispatchto send (someone on a task or mission)
Examples
- 支派。Lǎo bǎn zhī pā tā qù wài dì fēn gōng sī chǔ lǐ wèn tí.The boss dispatched him to the branch office in another city to handle the issue.
- 支派。Jīng lǐ zhī pā xiǎo lǐ fù zé zhè ge xīn xiàng mù.The manager assigned Xiao Li to be in charge of this new project.
- 支派。Shàng jí zhī pā tā qù hé kè hù tán pàn.The superior sent him to negotiate with the client.
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