启用

啟用

qǐyòng

verb #11,959

Meanings

1 to start using; to put into use
2 (computing) to enable (a feature)
3 to inaugurate

Characters

to open; to start

Examples

新的地铁线路下个月启用。

Xīn de dìtiě xiànlù xiàgèyuè qǐyòng.

The new subway line will be put into use next month.

请启用蓝牙功能。

Qǐng qǐyòng Lányá gōngnéng.

Please enable the Bluetooth function.

Tips

usage

In tech contexts, 启用 means 'to enable' (opposite: 禁用 jìnyòng, to disable). In general usage, it means to begin using something new, like a building, system, or facility.

Stroke Order

启 qǐ

用 yòng