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    Expressing 'execute' or 'carry out' with 执行 (zhíxíng)

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    Structure

    执行 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 执行 (zhíxíng) means 'to execute,' 'to carry out,' or 'to implement' and is used in formal contexts. It commonly collocates with tasks, orders, plans, and policies, and also appears in the compound 执行官 (executive officer).

    Examples

    • 经过讨论，团队决定执行新的营销方案。

      jīngguò tǎolùn, tuánduì juédìng zhíxíng xīn de yíngxiāo fāng'àn.

      After discussion, the team decided to implement the new marketing plan.

    • 士兵必须严格执行上级的命令。

      shìbīng bìxū yángé zhíxíng shàngjí de mìnglìng.

      Soldiers must strictly carry out their superiors' orders.

    • 这项政策将从下个月开始执行。

      zhè xiàng zhèngcè jiāng cóng xià ge yuè kāishǐ zhíxíng.

      This policy will go into effect starting next month.

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