受托 (shòu tuō) — (formal) to be entrusted (with a task)

Definition

Formal verb meaning 'to be entrusted with' a task or responsibility. Used in official or business contexts; a more literary counterpart of 委托's recipient side.

verb

(formal) to be entrusted (with a task)

Examples

受托。
Wǒ shòu tuō zhào gù tā de hái zi.
I was entrusted with taking care of his child.
，。
Tā shòu péng you zhī tuō, bǎ shū dài le guò lái.
Having been entrusted by a friend, he brought the book along.
受托。
Zhè ge rèn wu yóu wǒ men gōng sī shòu tuō wán chéng.
This task was entrusted to our company for completion.

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