Chinese

cuòshī
Meaning: measure; step
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

措
施

Example sentences

The government took effective measures.
政府採取了有效措施。
政府采取了有效措施。
The government took effective measures.
我們需要採取相應的措施來解決這個問題。
我们需要采取相应的措施来解决这个问题。
We need to take corresponding measures to solve this problem.
這些措施需要完善的配套政策。
这些措施需要完善的配套政策。
These measures require complete supporting policies.
政府採取了一系列措施來改善當地的交通狀況。
政府采取了一系列措施来改善当地的交通状况。
The government has taken a series of measures to improve the local traffic conditions.
我們要加強防範措施,以免發生意外。
我们要加强防范措施,以免发生意外。
We need to strengthen preventive measures to avoid accidents.
政府採取了措施來遏制房價的上漲。
政府采取了措施来遏制房价的上涨。
The government took measures to contain the rise in housing prices.
政府採取措施抑制房價上漲。
政府采取措施抑制房价上涨。
The government took measures to suppress the rise in housing prices.
他先提出了計劃,進而落實了具體的措施。
他先提出了计划,进而落实了具体的措施。
He first proposed a plan, and then implemented specific measures.
我們必須採取措施防止傳染病的擴散。
我们必须采取措施防止传染病的扩散。
We must take measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Usage Notes

Refers to actions taken to deal with a particular situation.

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