处理

处理 chǔlǐ

Deal with (to process)

处理 in a sentence HSK 5 繁體處理 chuli

What 处理 means

Deal with (to process)

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处理 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

处

chǔ / chù

Deal with (be in); Place

理

lǐ

Reason (principle - theory - manage - logic)

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How to write 处理

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处理 in a sentence

这件事我来处理。

Zhè jiàn shì wǒ lái chǔlǐ.

I will deal with this matter.

他很会处理人际关系。

Tā hěn huì chǔlǐ rénjì guānxi.

He is good at handling relationships with people.

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Questions about 处理

What does 处理 mean in English?

处理 is pronounced chǔlǐ and means Deal with (to process).

How do you pronounce 处理?

处理 is chǔlǐ in pinyin — written chuli without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 处理?

处理 is written with 2 characters: 处 (chǔ / chù) Deal with (be in); Place, 理 (lǐ) Reason (principle - theory - manage - logic). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

How is 处理 written in traditional Chinese?

處理. The simplified form 处理 is used in mainland China and Singapore; 處理 is used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Both are pronounced chǔlǐ.

Is 处理 an HSK word?

Yes — 处理 is on the official HSK 5 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 5 page.

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