主办 zhǔbàn to organize
to organize; to host (a conference or sports event)
How to remember 主办: 主 lord + 办 manage = to organize.
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How it is used
- To host/organize an event officially - 主办单位 (zhǔbàn dānwèi) the organizing body; 由...主办 (yóu ... zhǔbàn) hosted by...
- Refers to the lead organizer that stages a conference, games, or exhibition.
- Distinguish 主办 (host/organizer) from 承办 (chéngbàn, to undertake/execute) and 协办 (xiébàn, to co-organize) - common on official event credits.