Definition
行使 means 'to exercise' a right, power, or authority that one already possesses. It differs from 施展, which means 'to display or employ' a skill or talent (e.g., 施展才能). 享有 means 'to enjoy or be entitled to' a right or privilege, while 行使 is the active use of that right.
verb
to exercise (a right, power, authority, etc.)
Easily confused
- 形式xíng shìsound-alikeform; outer appearance (as opposed to content)
- 形势xíng shìsound-alike(noun) situation, circumstances
- 刑事xíng shìsound-alikecriminal (attributive), penal
- 行驶xíng shǐsound-aliketo travel along a route (of vehicles)
- 姓氏xìng shìsound-alikefamily name; surname
Examples
- 行使。Gōngmín yǒu quán xíng shǐ xuǎnjǔquán hé bèi xuǎnjǔquán.Citizens have the right to exercise the right to vote and stand for election.
- 行使，。Zhèngfǔ bìxū yīfǎ xíng shǐ quánlì, bù néng lànyòng.The government must exercise power according to law and not abuse it.
- ，行使。Tā zuòwéi dàibiǎo, yǒu quán xíng shǐ biǎojuéquán.As a representative, he has the right to exercise his right to vote.
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