qǐyòng

起用

Word · Verb

reinstate; appoint and promote

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

verb

to reinstate; to reappoint (a retired or dismissed official)

formal

Used formally in historical contexts or for high-level personnel. The subject is usually a leader, organization, or government body.

Xīn新
huáng皇
dì帝
dēng登
jī基
hòu后
 ,
qǐ起
yòng用
le了
duō多
wèi位
qián前
cháo朝
lǎo老
chén臣
 。

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

Gōng公
sī司
dǒng董
shì事
huì会
jué决
dìng定
qǐ起
yòng用
zhè这
wèi位
jīng经
yàn验
fēng丰
fù富
de的
tuì退
xiū休
jīng经
lǐ理
 。

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

2.

verb

to appoint and promote; to put into a position (new or young talent)

formal

Emphasizes the action of appointing someone, often younger or less experienced, to an important role to give them a chance. Common in business and political contexts.

Zǒng总
jīng经
lǐ理
dà大
dǎn胆
qǐ起
yòng用
xīn新
rén人
 ,
zǔ组
jiàn建
le了
chōng充
mǎn满
huó活
lì力
de的
tuán团
duì队
 。

The general manager boldly appointed new talents and built a dynamic team.

Yào要
dà大
dǎn胆
qǐ起
yòng用
nián年
qīng轻
gàn干
bù部
 ,
gěi给
gōng公
sī司
zhù注
rù入
xīn新
xiān鲜
xuè血
yè液
 。

We must boldly promote young cadres to inject fresh blood into the company.

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Zhè这
xiàng项
gǎi改
gé革
de的
guān关
jiàn键
zài在
yú于
néng能
fǒu否
guǒ果
duàn断
qǐ起
yòng用
yǒu有
néng能
lì力
de的
zhuān专
jiā家
 。

The key to this reform lies in whether we can decisively appoint and empower capable experts.