启用

啟用

qǐyòng

verb HSK 7-9 #11,959

Meanings

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

Characters

to open; to start

Examples

HSK 5

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.

HSK 5

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, to disable). In general usage, it means to begin using something new, like a building, system, or facility.

Stroke Order

启 qǐ

用 yòng