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    Expressing 'deal with' or 'handle' with 处理 (chǔlǐ)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 处理 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 处理 (chǔlǐ) means 'to deal with,' 'to handle,' or 'to process.' It is used when describing the management or resolution of tasks, problems, or items. It is very common in both everyday and formal contexts, such as 处理订单 (process orders).

    Examples

    • 这件事很复杂，我需要时间来处理。

      Zhè jiàn shì hěn fùzá, wǒ xūyào shíjiān lái chǔlǐ.

      This matter is very complicated; I need time to deal with it.

    • 系统正在处理你的订单，请稍等。

      Xìtǒng zhèngzài chǔlǐ nǐ de dìngdān, qǐng shāo děng.

      The system is processing your order; please wait a moment.

    • 她处理问题的方式非常专业。

      Tā chǔlǐ wèntí de fāngshì fēicháng zhuānyè.

      The way she handles problems is very professional.

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