Meaning
实行 means to put a plan, policy, or system into actual practice or operation. It emphasizes the concrete execution of something that has been decided or designed, particularly in official, institutional, or systematic contexts. The word carries a formal tone and is frequently used in government, business, and organizational settings.
Usage
实行 is typically used with policies, systems, reforms, measures, or plans as its object. It's more formal than 做 (to do) and implies systematic implementation rather than casual action. Common in news reports, official documents, and formal discussions about implementing changes or new systems.
Examples
- 01这项新政策将从下个月开始实行。.This new policy will be implemented starting next month.
- 02我们公司实行了灵活的工作时间制度。.Our company has implemented a flexible working hours system.
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Common collocations
- 实行改革to implement reforms
- 实行政策to implement a policy
- 实行制度to implement a system
- 开始实行to begin implementing
Antonyms
Origin
实 (real/actual) combined with 行 (to carry out) literally means 'to actually carry out' or 'to put into real action,' distinguishing planned intentions from concrete implementation.