行使

xíng shǐ

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to exercise (a right etc)

Word relationships

Counterparts

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• 享有 xiǎng yǒu 享有 xiǎng yǒu to enjoy (rights, privileges etc) 行使强调主动运用权利，享有侧重拥有和受益于权利。: to enjoy (rights, privileges etc)

Related words

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• 执行 zhí xíng 执行 zhí xíng to implement 执行多用于具体计划或命令的实施，而行使多用于抽象权利。: to implement
• 运用 yùn yòng 运用 yùn yòng to use 运用侧重于实际使用技能或方法，行使侧重于官方权力的使用。: to use

Usage notes

Collocations

“行使”通常搭配抽象名词，如“行使权力”“行使职权”“行使权利”。不能说“行使任务”或“行使工作”。

Formality

“行使”常用于正式或法律语境中，日常口语中使用较少。

Example Sentences

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公民有权 行使 选举权。

Citizens have the right to exercise their voting rights.

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Words Containing 行使

• 行使职权 行使职权 xíng shǐ zhí quán: to exercise power

Child Words of 行使

• 使 使 shǐ: to make
• 行 行 háng: row
• 行 行 xíng: to walk