Meaning
创办 means to start or establish an organization, institution, business, or publication from scratch. It emphasizes the initial founding act and is typically used for formal entities like companies, schools, newspapers, or associations. The word combines 创 (to create) and 办 (to handle/manage).
Usage
创办 is formal and typically used in written or professional contexts. It's commonly seen in business news, historical accounts, and official documents. Native speakers use it when describing the founding of enterprises, educational institutions, or media outlets. It's often followed by the specific type of organization being established.
Examples
- 01他在1995年创办了自己的第一家公司。.He founded his first company in 1995.
- 02这所大学是由一位著名教育家创办的。.This university was founded by a famous educator.
Characters
Common collocations
- 创办公司to establish a company
- 创办人founder
- 创办学校to found a school
- 创办杂志to found a magazine
Antonyms
Origin
The combination of 创 (create) and 办 (manage/handle) literally suggests 'to create and manage,' reflecting the dual nature of founding an organization—both bringing it into existence and taking on its administration.