English–Chinese
“set up a project” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlì xiàng
Example
上级已经同意为这个案子立项。shàng jí yǐ jīng tóng yì wèi zhè ge àn zi lì xiàng
The supervisor has already agreed to set up a project for this case.
How to say “set up a project” in Chinese
“Set up a project” in Chinese is 立项 (lì xiàng).
A proposal crosses an official threshold and becomes a recognized project with a claim on organizational resources.
Example sentences with 立项
没有正式立项，预算还不能下发。méi yǒu zhèng shì lì xiàng yù suàn hái bù néng xià fā
Without formal project approval, the budget cannot be released yet.
Tips for using 立项
- In workplace reports, this word marks an administrative milestone, so detailed design, hiring, or delivery may still remain.