‘托付’ is a formal, emotionally weighty verb meaning to entrust something important—especially responsibility, care, or a deeply personal matter—to another person. It combines 托 (tuō), which conveys reliance or delegation, and 付 (fù), which implies handing over or committing. Together, they suggest not just physical transfer but moral or emotional commitment: the sender places trust, hope, or vulnerability in the receiver’s hands.

This word is commonly used in contexts involving deep interpersonal bonds—such as parents entrusting their child’s future to a mentor, a dying person entrusting final wishes to a friend, or a leader delegating a mission with solemn expectation. It carries gravity and sincerity; it’s rarely used for trivial or routine tasks. You’ll hear it in literature, speeches, serious conversations, and formal writing—but seldom in casual chat or commercial settings.