运行
yùn xíng
Definitions
- 1. to move along one's course (of celestial bodies etc)
- 2. (fig.) to function; to be in operation
- 3. (of a train service etc) to operate; to run
- 4. (of a computer) to run
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Word relationships
Usage notes
Collocations
运行 is commonly used with 程序 (program), 系统 (system), 火车 (train), and 公司 (company) to describe their operation.
Common mistakes
Do not use 运行 for operating a device manually; use 操作 (cāo zuò) instead, e.g., 操作机器 (operate a machine).
Example Sentences
2 shown这台电脑 运行 得很快。
This computer runs very fast.
这个程序在后台 运行 。
This program is running in the background.
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