HSK · Level 46
120 words
Chinese word
执行
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhí xíng
Meaning
- verbcarry out
Example
我们今天要执行新的计划。wǒ men jīn tiān yào zhí xíng xīn de jì huà
We are going to carry out the new plan today.
More examples
系统正在执行任务，请稍候。xì tǒng zhèng zài zhí xíng rèn wù qǐng shāo hòu
The system is carrying out the task. Please wait.
Core concept
Turns a stated requirement into real action and follows it through to the result.
Common phrases
执行任务zhí xíng rèn wù
carry out a task
执行命令zhí xíng mìng lìng
carry out an order
执行决策zhí xíng jué cè
carry out a decision
Similar words
实施shí shī: Puts a plan or measure into action through concrete steps.
实行shí xíng: Formally adopts and puts a law, system, or policy into effect.
进行jìn xíng: Conducts a project or activity as it moves forward.
履行lǚ xíng: Fulfills a contract or duty as promised.
Definition in Chinese
履行应尽的义务、命令或决定，强调把要求落实并承担后果。lǚ xíng yīng jǐn de yì wù mìng lìng huò jué dìng qiáng diào bǎ yāo qiú luò shí bìng chéng dān hòu guǒ
Word origin
执 (zhí, "to take charge") + 行 (xíng, "to act") forms the idea of taking charge of putting something into action.
Usage tips
- This verb often appears where a clear requirement comes from another person or from a rule, so it is useful for recognizing formal workplace, school, and public language.