Definition
处理 (chǔ lǐ) is the general, everyday verb for handling problems, matters, or processing data. It is broader and more neutral than 处置 (chǔ zhì, HSK7), which specifically implies taking disciplinary action or dealing with something in a decisive, often punitive way.
verb
to handleto deal with (a problem, matter, situation)to processto treat (data, materials, goods)
Easily confused
- 出力chū lìsound-aliketo exert oneself, to put in effort
- 矗立chù lìsound-aliketo tower, to stand tall and upright (of large buildings, monuments, etc.)
Examples
- 处理。Jīnglǐ zhèngzài chǔ lǐ yí gè jǐnjí de kèhù tóusù.The manager is handling an urgent customer complaint.
- 处理。Zhè tái diànnǎo kěyǐ hěn kuài chǔ lǐ dàliàng shùjù.This computer can process large amounts of data quickly.
- 处理。Zhèxiē wénjiàn xūyào míngtiān zhīqián chǔ lǐ wán.These documents need to be processed by tomorrow.
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