发起

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Usage of 发起

The verb 发起 (fāqǐ) means to initiate or launch something, often an event, campaign, project, or meeting. It implies taking the lead or being the originator of an action.

Common contexts

发起 is frequently used in formal or semi-formal contexts such as business, social campaigns, or organized activities. For example, 发起运动 (initiate a campaign), 发起项目 (launch a project), or 发起会议 (call a meeting).

Collocations and patterns

Nuance

Using 发起 emphasizes the proactive role of the subject in starting something new. It is more formal and specific than just saying 开始 (to start). Avoid confusing it with 发动, which can also mean to start but often implies triggering a mechanism or engine.

Summary

When you use 发起, you highlight the act of initiating or leading an organized effort or event. It is a useful verb for describing leadership and proactive actions in various contexts.

Example Sentences

He initiated an environmental campaign, calling on everyone to protect the

This company launched a new market research project.

The meeting was initiated by the manager to discuss the company's future