Chinese
fāqǐ
Meaning: to initiate; to launch; to sponsor
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

發起
發
起
发起
发
起

Example sentences

This charity bazaar was initiated by the student union.
他率先發起募捐,獲得了大家的響應。
他率先发起募捐,获得了大家的响应。
He took the lead in starting the donation, and received everyone's response.
他們正在為地震災民發起一場愛心募捐活動。
他们正在为地震灾民发起一场爱心募捐活动。
They are launching a charity fundraiser for the earthquake victims.
這次活動是由學生們自發發起的。
这次活动是由学生们自发发起的。
This activity was spontaneously initiated by the students.
為了開發這款新產品,他們在網上發起了集資活動。
为了开发这款新产品,他们在网上发起了集资活动。
In order to develop this new product, they launched a fundraising campaign online.
當地居民為了保護環境,發起了一場激烈的抗爭。
当地居民为了保护环境,发起了一场激烈的抗争。
Local residents launched a fierce protest to protect the environment.
敵軍發起了突然襲擊。
敌军发起了突然袭击。
The enemy army launched a sudden attack.
他緊握拳頭,準備向對手發起進攻。
他紧握拳头,准备向对手发起进攻。
He clenched his fists, ready to launch an attack against his opponent.
這支部隊向敵方的縱深地帶發起了進攻。
这支部队向敌方的纵深地带发起了进攻。
This unit launched an attack into the enemy's depth.

Usage Notes

Used when starting an event, a campaign, or an organization.

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