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启动
qǐdòng
Description
“启动”的意思是让机器、电脑或者一个计划开始工作。
"启动" means to make a machine, computer, or plan start working.
我们常说启动电脑、启动汽车，也可以说启动一个新项目。
We often say 启动电脑 (start a computer), 启动汽车 (start a car), and can also say 启动一个新项目 (start a new project).
Meanings
启动qǐdòng
to start up (a machine or computer)
请先启动电脑。
Please start the computer first.
启动qǐdòng
to launch or begin (a plan or project)
公司下个月启动新计划。
The company will launch a new plan next month.
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Notes
- Etymology
启 (open/initiate) + 动 (move/act), literally 'to set in motion'.
- Nuance
more formal than 开始; often used for devices, systems, or official projects.
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