承接 (chéng jiē) — to undertake (a project, task, contract); to take on (responsibility)

Definition

承接 focuses on taking on a project, contract, or task — business/work context, not personal feelings. Contrast 接受 (general accept/receive, e.g. suggestions, gifts) and 承担 (bear responsibility/cost; emphasis is on the burden borne).

verb
to undertake (a project, task, contract)to take on (responsibility)

Examples

  • 承接
    Wǒ men gōng sī zuì jìn chéng jiē le yí gè dà xíng jiàn zhù xiàng mù.
    Our company recently undertook a large construction project.
  • 承接
    Tā yuàn yì chéng jiē zhè fèn zhòng yào de zé rèn.
    He is willing to accept this important responsibility.
  • 承接
    Jīng guò tán pàn, shuāng fāng tóng yì chéng jiē zhè ge hé zuò jì huà.
    After negotiations, both sides agreed to undertake this cooperation plan.

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