Definition
采取 (cǎiqǔ) means 'to adopt or take (measures, policies, actions)' — it's about deciding to implement something, often in official/formal contexts. Compare with 采用 (cǎiyòng), which means 'to use (a method/approach) in practice', and 采纳 (cǎinà), which means 'to accept and act on (a suggestion/plan)'. Use 采取 for broader actions and policies; use 采用 when actually employing a method; use 采纳 when receiving and following advice.
verb
to adoptto take (measures, policies, actions)
Examples
- 采取。Zhèngfǔ bìxū cǎi qǔ yǒuxiào cuòshī jiějué zhège wèntí.The government must take effective measures to solve this problem.
- 采取。Xuéxiào cǎi qǔ le xīn de jiàoxué fāngfǎ.The school adopted new teaching methods.
- ，采取。Miànduì kùnnán, wǒmen yào cǎi qǔ jījí de tàidù.Facing difficulties, we should adopt a positive attitude.
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