Chinese
fādòng
Meaning: to start; to launch; to mobilize
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他發動了汽車的引擎。
他发动了汽车的引擎。
He started the car's engine.
他們準備明天發動進攻。
They are preparing to launch an attack tomorrow.
敵軍在深夜對我方營地發動了突如其來的襲擊。
The enemy launched a sudden attack on our camp in the middle of the night.
大軍已在國境線上集結,隨時準備發動總攻。
A large army has gathered on the border, ready to launch a general offensive at any time.
我們的軍隊發動了反擊。
Our army launched a counterattack.

Usage Notes

Can refer to starting a machine, launching an attack, or mobilizing a group of people.

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