啟動 qǐ dòng

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

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

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
啟 qǐ
to start; to open; to initiate
動 dòng
(of sth) to move; to set in movement; to stir (emotions)