to initiate; to launch
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to propose; to initiate; to advocate for
Often refers to proposing or advocating for a new activity, organization, or idea. Usually involves taking the lead.
Tā他
shì是
zhè这
cì次
huán环
bǎo保
huó活
dòng动
de的
fā发
qǐ起
rén人
。
He is the initiator of this environmental protection campaign.
Tā他
men们
fā发
qǐ起
zǔ组
zhī织
yī一
gè个
dú读
shū书
huì会
。
They initiated the organization of a book club.
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Zhè这
xiàng项
gǎi改
gé革
shì是
yóu由
mín民
jiān间
fā发
qǐ起
de的
。
This reform was initiated by the public.
verb
to launch; to start; to mount
Typically used for launching military actions, attacks, or large-scale campaigns. Implies an active, deliberate start.
Wǒ我
jūn军
zài在
fú拂
xiǎo晓
fā发
qǐ起
le了
chōng冲
fēng锋
。
Our army launched a charge at dawn.
Tā他
men们
fā发
qǐ起
le了
yī一
chǎng场
qiáng强
dà大
de的
fǎn反
gōng攻
。
They launched a powerful counterattack.
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Zhèng政
fǔ府
fā发
qǐ起
le了
quán全
guó国
xìng性
de的
yùn运
dòng动
。
The government launched a nationwide campaign.
Wǎng网
luò络
gōng攻
jī击
shì是
zài在
wǔ午
yè夜
fā发
qǐ起
de的
。
The cyber attack was launched at midnight.