委托
How to Understand
委託 is a noun meaning 'trust' or 'entrustment,' referring to the act of placing responsibility or authority in someone else's hands. It emphasizes the relationship between the one who entrusts and the one who is entrusted with a task or object.
The character 委 (wěi) originally meant 'to entrust' or 'to delegate,' while 托 (tuō) means 'to carry' or 'to entrust.' Together, they form a term that highlights the transfer of duty or responsibility from one party to another.
In daily use, 委託 is commonly found in legal, business, and formal contexts. It is often used when discussing agency, representation, or delegation of tasks. Understanding this term can help learners grasp how responsibilities are transferred in Chinese society and business environments.