HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 6
办公
To work, to handle official business, or an office-related task.
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 6
Why does 办公 look like this?
'办' (bàn) shows a central '力' (strength/power) with two strokes on the sides, originally depicting exerting effort to manage things. '公' (gōng) combines '八' (divide) and '厶' (private), representing something public or fair. Together, they mean 'managing public affairs.'