Chinese word

立项

Pronunciation

Pinyinlì xiàng

Meaning

  • verbset up a project

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.

Illustration for 立项 (set up a project)

More examples

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.

Core concept

A proposal crosses an official threshold and becomes a recognized project with a claim on organizational resources.

Similar words

批准pī zhǔn: Officially allow a plan or request to proceed.
启动qǐ dòng: Set an activity in motion or switch on equipment so it starts working.

Definition in Chinese

单位或部门通过审批把某事列为正式项目，从而可以分配预算、人力并开始执行。dān wèi huò bù mén tōng guò shěn pī bǎ mǒu shì liè wéi zhèng shì xiàng mù cóng ér ké yǐ fēn pèi yù suàn rén lì bìng kāi shǐ zhí xíng

Word origin

立 (lì, "establish") + 项 (xiàng, "item") frames the action as giving an item official project status.

Usage tips

  • In workplace reports, this word marks an administrative milestone, so detailed design, hiring, or delivery may still remain.

Other meanings

  • approve a projectverb

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