照办

• Pinyin: zhào bàn
• Hanzi breakdown: 照 = 日 + 召 + 灬 (to shine/according to); 办 = 力 + 八 (to handle)

Meaning

To act accordingly; to follow instructions exactly; to do as told.

Implies strict compliance with orders, regulations, or established procedures. Often used in hierarchical contexts like workplaces, government, or military. Can suggest obedience without questioning.

Examples

1. 领导下达的指示，各部门必须严格照办。 All departments must carry out the leader’s instructions strictly.
2. 他收到通知后立即照办，没有任何拖延。 After receiving the notice, he carried it out immediately without any delay.
3. 这份文件要求我们按规定照办，不得有任何改动。 This document requires us to follow the regulations exactly, without any changes.

Usage Guide

Context: workplace, government, procedures

Tone: authoritative

Do Say

• 上级的决定已经下达，请各单位照办执行。(The superior's decision has been issued; please follow and execute accordingly.)
• 公司有明确规定，所有员工都要照办。(The company has clear regulations that all employees must follow.)

Don't Say

• 照办做 — redundant; 照办 already means to do/handle accordingly

Origin & History

照 (according to) + 办 (to handle/do)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal