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    Using 措施 (cuòshī) to mean "measure" or "step"

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    Structure

    Verb + 措施

    Explanation

    措施 (cuòshī) means "measure," "step," or "action taken to deal with a situation." It is a formal noun commonly used in news, policy, and official contexts. It often pairs with verbs like 采取 (to adopt) or adjectives like 新的 (new).

    Examples

    • 政府采取了一系列措施来稳定物价。

      zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ le yī xìliè cuòshī lái wěndìng wùjià.

      The government has taken a series of measures to stabilize prices.

    • 学校推出了新的安全措施，家长们都很满意。

      xuéxiào tuīchū le xīn de ānquán cuòshī, jiāzhǎngmen dōu hěn mǎnyì.

      The school introduced new safety measures, and the parents are all very satisfied.

    • 我们需要尽快制定应急措施。

      wǒmen xūyào jǐnkuài zhìdìng yìngjí cuòshī.

      We need to develop emergency measures as soon as possible.

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