yòng

common
verb

Meaning of 起用

起用 means to reinstate; to reappoint (a retired or dismissed official); to appoint and promote; to put into a position (new or young talent). Pronounced qǐ yòng.

  • to reinstate; to reappoint (a retired or dismissed official)
  • to appoint and promote; to put into a position (new or young talent)

Definitions & Examples

Xīn
huáng
dēng
hòu
 
yòng
le
duō
wèi
qián
cháo
lǎo
chén
 

After ascending the throne, the new emperor reinstated several old ministers from the previous dynasty.

Gōng
dǒng
shì
huì
jué
dìng
yòng
zhè
wèi
jīng
yàn
fēng
de
tuì退
xiū
jīng
 

The company's board of directors decided to reappoint this experienced retired manager.