Chinese word

动用

Pronunciation

Pinyindòng yòng

Meaning

  • verbuse

Example

他不能随便动用公司的资金。tā bù néng suí biàn dòng yòng gōng sī de zī jīn

He cannot use the company's funds as he pleases.

Illustration for 动用 (use)

More examples

公司为完成项目，动用了外部资源。gōng sī wèi wán chéng xiàng mù dòng yòng le wài bù zī yuán

To complete the project, the company drew on external resources.

Core concept

Turning something kept in reserve into support for a particular purpose.

Common phrases

  • 动用资金dòng yòng zī jīn

    draw on funds

  • 动用资源dòng yòng zī yuán

    draw on resources

  • 动用职权dòng yòng zhí quán

    exercise authority

  • 动用人力dòng yòng rén lì

    mobilize manpower

Similar words

使用shǐ yòng: Use an ordinary object, instrument, or facility for its practical function.
利用lì yòng: Use something as a helpful means to reach a desired result.
挪用nuó yòng: Use funds or other resources outside their proper purpose for personal benefit.
调动diào dòng: Shift people, supplies, or resources to the place or work that needs them.

Definition in Chinese

把原本不打算动用的储备、资金或权限拿出来使用或支配的行为。bǎ yuán běn bù dǎ suàn dòng yòng de chǔ bèi zī jīn huò quán xiàn ná chū lái shǐ yòng huò zhī pèi de xíng wéi

Word origin

The compound 动用 (dòngyòng, "bring into use") combines the idea of moving something with the idea of using it, linking the word to resources kept available rather than used routinely.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful when a speaker wants to show that a special reserve or permission has been called upon, not merely that an ordinary task has been carried out.

Other meanings

  • draw onverb

Opposites

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