Definition
承包 (chéng bāo) means 'to contract (a job/project)' — it specifically refers to taking on a task or service under a formal contract, often for a fee. This is narrower than 承担 (chéng dān, 'to undertake a responsibility/duty') and more contract-focused than 承办 (chéng bàn, 'to organize and manage an event') or 承接 (chéng jiē, 'to take on a project'). It implies a business or legal agreement.
verb
to contract (a job)to undertake
Examples
- 承包。Zhège gōngchéng yóu wǒmen gōngsī chéng bāo.This project is being contracted by our company.
- 承包。Tā chéng bāo le xuéxiào de shítáng.He contracted the school cafeteria.
- 承包。Zhè kuài dì yǐjīng chéng bāo gěi biérén le.This piece of land has already been contracted out to someone else.
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