压实工作责任

You will usually see this in formal documents or speeches. It acts as a command or a goal. You "press solid" the responsibility onto a person or a department. It often follows verbs like 要 (must) or 进一步 (further). It sounds very authoritative and serious. If you use this, people will know you mean business. It’s a heavy-duty phrase for heavy-duty situations.

Use this during important project kick-offs. It is perfect for performance reviews when someone is slacking. If a team is confused about who does what, use it. It works well in official emails to clarify roles. You can also use it in government or corporate reporting. It shows you are focused on results and accountability. It’s the ultimate "anti-laziness" phrase in the Chinese workplace.

Do not use this at a casual dinner with friends. Telling a friend to 压实 their responsibility to bring beer is too much. It sounds like you are their boss, not their buddy. Avoid it in romantic situations unless you want to sound like a bureaucrat. It is also too heavy for minor, one-time favors. Keep it for situations where the stakes are high.

This phrase is a staple of modern Chinese administrative language. It reflects a shift toward high-efficiency governance. In the past, responsibilities in large organizations could be quite blurry. This led to the "bystander effect" where everyone watched but no one acted. The government popularized 压实 to combat this. It emphasizes that every "grid" of society must have a responsible party. It’s about precision and ownership.

You will often hear 压实责任 (yā shí zé rèn) for short. Another common one is 层层压实 (céng céng yā shí). This means passing the responsibility down through every level of a hierarchy. It’s like a waterfall of accountability. You might also see 压实主体责任 (yā shí zhǔ tǐ zé rèn). This specifically targets the main party in charge of a project.