备案

備案
bèi'àn
verb #19,920

Meanings

  1. 1 to put on record
  2. 2 to file (with authorities)
  3. 3 to register officially

Examples

HSK 3
Xīn wǎngzhàn bìxū xiàng xiāngguān bùmén bèi'àn.
New websites must be registered with the relevant authorities.
HSK 6
Zhè fèn hétong yǐjīng zài gōngsī zǒngbù bèi'àn le.
This contract has already been filed at the company headquarters.

Tips

culture
In China, 备案 (filing/registration) is a common administrative requirement for websites (ICP备案), businesses, and legal documents. It differs from 注册 (registration with full approval) - 备案 is more about notifying authorities on record.

Stroke Order

bèi
àn