采用 (cǎi yòng) — to adopt, to employ, to use (a method, system, approach, etc.)
Definition
采用 is a written/formal verb meaning 'to adopt' a method, system, or technology. It emphasizes choosing and putting something into use, similar to 采取 but pairs more with 具体的方法/技术; 使用 is the everyday word for simply 'using' a tool.
verb
to adoptto employto use (a method, system, approach, etc.)
Examples
- 采用。Gōng sī cǎi yòng le xīn de guǎn lǐ fāng fǎ.The company adopted new management methods.
- 采用。Tā men cǎi yòng le zuì xīn de jì shù.They adopted the latest technology.
- 采用。Zhè ge jué dìng bèi guǎng fàn cǎi yòng.This decision is widely adopted.
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