启动 qǐ dòng

to start (a machine); to launch (an operation)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 2270th word

Definitions

  1. 1. to start (a machine)
  2. 2. to launch (an operation)
  3. 3. (fig.) to set in motion
  4. 4. to activate (a plan)

Characters

Character Meaning
启 qǐ HSK 5
to start; to open; to initiate
动 dòng HSK 2
(of sth) to move; to set in movement; to stir (emotions)