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起动

起動
qǐdòng
verb #26,340

Meanings

  1. 1 to start up (a motor)
  2. 2 to launch (an application)
  3. 3 to get going

Examples

请按下按钮起动发动机。
Qǐng àn xià ànniǔ qǐdòng fādòngjī.
Please press the button to start the engine.
电脑起动后请登录系统。
Diànnǎo qǐdòng hòu qǐng dēnglù xìtǒng.
After the computer starts up, please log into the system.

Tips

usage
起动 is used specifically for starting mechanical or electronic systems. For starting activities or projects, use 开始 (kāishǐ) instead.

Stroke Order

起 qǐ
动 dòng