行使

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Meaning and Usage

"行使" means to exercise or make use of a right, power, or authority. It is commonly used in formal or legal contexts where someone actively applies their rights or powers.

Common Collocations

  • 行使权利 (exercise rights): used when referring to exercising legal or civil rights.
  • 行使权力 (exercise power): often used in political or organizational contexts.
  • 行使 (exercise official authority): used when officials perform their duties.

Usage Notes

"行使" is a formal verb and usually appears in written or official speech rather than casual conversation. It emphasizes the active application of a right or power rather than just possessing it. Avoid confusing it with "使用" which means "to use" in a more general sense.

Example Contexts

  • Citizens exercising voting rights.
  • Officials exercising their administrative powers.
  • Lawyers exercising their rights in court.

Understanding "行使" helps learners discuss legal, political, or formal rights and powers accurately.

Example Sentences

Citizens have the right to exercise their voting rights and the right to be

He exercised his power and made an important decision.

The lawyer exercised the right to defend in court.