采用 (cǎi yòng): to adopt, to use

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to adopt, to use
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

to adopt
to employ
to use

Chinese explanation

选择并使用某种方法、方案、材料或技术
采纳某种意见、建议或制度。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

to pick

HSK 3

to use

Example sentences

In order to attract more young customers, this restaurant recently adopted a new menu design, making the food photos larger and adding QR codes.

The company decided to adopt a more flexible working schedule, allowing employees to choose their start time between 8 and 10 a.m.

When writing the thesis, the teacher suggested we adopt the questionnaire survey method to collect data, because the information obtained this way is more authentic.

Facing severe air pollution, the city government decided to adopt a series of new measures, such as restricting private car use and promoting electric vehicles.

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