Chinese word

行使

Pronunciation

Pinyinxíng shǐ

Meaning

  • verbexercise

Example

每个公民都可以行使投票权。měi gè gōng mín dōu ké yǐ xíng shǐ tóu piào quán

Every citizen can exercise the right to vote.

Illustration for 行使 (exercise)

More examples

遇到侵权时，他选择行使权利维护自己的利益。yù dào qīn quán shí tā xuǎn zé xíng shǐ quán lì wéi hù zì jǐ de lì yì

When his rights were infringed, he chose to exercise his rights to protect his own interests.

Core concept

A recognized power becomes effective when its holder acts on it.

Common phrases

  • 行使权利xíng shǐ quán lì

    exercise one's rights

  • 行使权力xíng shǐ quán lì

    exercise power

  • 行使职权xíng shǐ zhí quán

    exercise official authority

Similar words

使用shǐ yòng: Use an object, tool, or resource for its intended purpose.
运用yùn yòng: Apply knowledge, skills, or methods in a practical situation.
履行lǚ xíng: Carry out and fulfill a duty, promise, agreement, or contract.
实施shí shī: Put a plan, policy, or measure into concrete action.

Definition in Chinese

把权利、权力或职权用于具体的行动或决定，使其产生实际效力。bǎ quán lì quán lì huò zhí quán yòng yú jù tǐ de xíng dòng huò jué dìng shǐ qí chǎn shēng shí jì xiào lì

Word origin

行 (xíng, "carry out") + 使 (shǐ, "use") form a verb for putting a right, power, or official authority into actual effect.

Usage tips

  • This word is common in official and legal language, whereas everyday conversation often names the specific action instead.

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