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Expressing 'to adopt measures' with 采取 (cǎiqǔ)
Actions & Events
Manner & Method
Structure
采取 + Action/Measure
Explanation
The verb 采取 (cǎiqǔ) means "to adopt," "to take," or "to employ," typically used with abstract objects like measures, actions, or strategies. It combines 采 (to pick) with 取 (to take). The most common collocation is 采取行动 (to take action) or 采取措施 (to take measures).
Examples
政府采取了多项措施来控制污染。
Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ le duō xiàng cuòshī lái kòngzhì wūrǎn.
The government has taken multiple measures to control pollution.
遇到问题时，我们应该采取积极的态度。
Yùdào wèntí shí, wǒmen yīnggāi cǎiqǔ jījí de tàidù.
When facing problems, we should adopt a positive attitude.
公司决定采取新的营销策略。
Gōngsī juédìng cǎiqǔ xīn de yíngxiāo cèlüè.
The company decided to adopt a new marketing strategy.