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AI Study Notes for 实行
实施 (shíshī) vs 执行 (zhíxíng): 选择 实行 when referring to the act of implementing a plan in a practical context, while 实施 is more about putting a law or policy into effect, and 执行 emphasizes carrying out orders or tasks.
Be cautious about using 实行 in overly casual contexts; it is more formal and often found in official documents. Common collocations include 实行政策 (to implement policy) and 实行计划 (to carry out a plan). Remember that the tone is important, as mispronouncing it could change the meaning.
As a HSK 6 word, 实行 connects with other advanced vocabulary in business and governance contexts. Focus on understanding its usage in formal documents and discussions about policies or plans.
Learners often confuse 实行 with 进行 (jìn xíng), which means to carry out or conduct without the focus on implementation. For example, saying '我们正在实行这个计划' (We are implementing this plan) should be corrected to '我们正在进行这个计划' if the focus is simply on the process.
Pronunciation of 实行
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Component Characters
How to say to implement in Chinese
“to implement” in Chinese is实行
实行 means to implement or carry out a plan, policy, or practice. It is commonly used in contexts related to governance, business, and project management where specific actions are taken to realize theoretical ideas or strategies.
When to use 实行
Be cautious about using 实行 in overly casual contexts; it is more formal and often found in official documents. Common collocations include 实行政策 (to implement policy) and 实行计划 (to carry out a plan). Remember that the tone is important, as mispronouncing it could change the meaning.
实行 or something close to it
实施 (shíshī) vs 执行 (zhíxíng): 选择 实行 when referring to the act of implementing a plan in a practical context, while 实施 is more about putting a law or policy into effect, and 执行 emphasizes carrying out orders or tasks.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 实行 with 进行 (jìn xíng), which means to carry out or conduct without the focus on implementation. For example, saying '我们正在实行这个计划' (We are implementing this plan) should be corrected to '我们正在进行这个计划' if the focus is simply on the process.
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Grammar Patterns of 实行
实行 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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对录像片内容____了更为严格的监管。
Stricter controls were placed on the content of video films.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 实行
Yes, 实行 is primarily used in formal settings, especially in discussions about policies and official plans.
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