启动

启动 (qǐ dòng) is a verb meaning 'to start' or 'to activate.' It refers to the action of initiating a process, machine, system, or event.

The character 启 (qǐ) means 'to rise' or 'to begin,' and 动 (dòng) means 'to move' or 'to act.' Together, they convey the idea of beginning an action or setting something in motion.

启动 is commonly used in both technical and everyday contexts, such as starting a computer, launching a project, or initiating a plan. In Chinese culture, it often carries a sense of purpose and intentionality, emphasizing the importance of taking the first step toward a goal.