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Expressing initiation with 发起 (fāqǐ)
Actions & Events
Sequence & Order
Structure
Subject + 发起 + 了 + Object
Explanation
The verb 发起 (fāqǐ) means to initiate, launch, or start something, typically an organized effort like a campaign, reform, or movement. It implies taking the lead in beginning an action. For example, 发起了许多改革 means "initiated many reforms."
Examples
学生们发起了一场环保运动。
xuéshēngmen fāqǐ le yī chǎng huánbǎo yùndòng.
The students launched an environmental protection campaign.
他发起了一个网上募捐活动。
tā fāqǐ le yī gè wǎngshàng mùjuān huódòng.
He launched an online fundraising campaign.
公司发起了新一轮的技术创新计划。
gōngsī fāqǐ le xīn yī lún de jìshù chuàngxīn jìhuà.
The company launched a new round of technological innovation plans.