major undertaking; full-scale action
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
important move; major undertaking; crucial decision
formalUsed for significant, often strategic, actions or decisions. Found in formal and historical contexts.
Guó国
jiā家
zhèng正
chǔ处
yú于
biàn变
gé革
shí时
qī期
，
xū需
yào要
yī一
gè个
quán全
mín民
gòng共
shāng商
de的
dà大
jǔ举
。
The nation is in a period of transformation and needs a major undertaking discussed by all people.
Cǐ此
cì次
wài外
jiāo交
fǎng访
wèn问
shì是
guó国
jì际
guān关
xì系
zhōng中
de的
yī一
dà大
jǔ举
。
This diplomatic visit is a major move in international relations.
adverb
on a large scale; in full force
formalPrimarily describes military or collective actions undertaken with significant force and breadth.
Jiāng将
jūn军
xià下
lìng令
bù部
duì队
dà大
jǔ举
jìn进
gōng攻
dí敌
rén人
fáng防
xiàn线
。
The general ordered the troops to launch a full-scale assault on the enemy's defense line.
Jǐng警
fāng方
dà大
jǔ举
chū出
dòng动
，
dǎ打
jī击
fàn犯
zuì罪
tuán团
huǒ伙
。
The police deployed in full force to crack down on criminal gangs.
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Gōng公
sī司
zhǔn准
bèi备
dà大
jǔ举
tóu投
zī资
xīn新
néng能
yuán源
shì市
chǎng场
。
The company is preparing to invest heavily in the new energy market.