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启动 (qǐdòng) vs 开始 (kāishǐ): use 启动 when specifically referring to starting machinery or systems, while 开始 is more general for beginning any action or process.
Be careful to use '启动' in appropriate contexts; it's more formal than simply saying '开' (kāi) for 'turn on.' Common collocations include '启动机器' (qǐdòng jīqì) for 'start the machine' and '启动计划' (qǐdòng jìhuà) for 'launch a plan.'
While '启动' is not specifically listed in HSK, it connects to other HSK vocabulary related to actions and processes. Focus on understanding its use in contexts involving technology and plans to build a practical vocabulary base.
Learners often confuse '启动' with '开始' (kāishǐ), which means 'to begin' in a broader sense. For example, saying '启动会议' (qǐdòng huìyì) instead of '开始会议' (kāishǐ huìyì) could be incorrect in casual conversation.
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How to say to start (a machine) in Chinese
“to start (a machine)” in Chinese is启动
启动 (qǐdòng) means to start or activate something, particularly machinery or operations. It is commonly used in contexts involving technology, such as turning on devices or initiating processes, and can also refer to launching plans or projects.
When to use 启动
Be careful to use '启动' in appropriate contexts; it's more formal than simply saying '开' (kāi) for 'turn on.' Common collocations include '启动机器' (qǐdòng jīqì) for 'start the machine' and '启动计划' (qǐdòng jìhuà) for 'launch a plan.'
启动 or something close to it
启动 (qǐdòng) vs 开始 (kāishǐ): use 启动 when specifically referring to starting machinery or systems, while 开始 is more general for beginning any action or process.
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Learners often confuse '启动' with '开始' (kāishǐ), which means 'to begin' in a broader sense. For example, saying '启动会议' (qǐdòng huìyì) instead of '开始会议' (kāishǐ huìyì) could be incorrect in casual conversation.
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Yes, you can use '启动' to refer to starting a vehicle, though '开车' (kāichē) is more common for driving.
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