Definition
起草 (qǐ cǎo) means 'to draft' — specifically the initial creation of a document or plan, emphasizing the rough/first version. Unlike 拟定 (nǐ dìng, to draw up/formally draft) which suggests a more finalized or systematic formulation, or 制定 (zhì dìng, to formulate) which implies laying down binding rules or policies.
verb
to draft (a document, plan, proposal)to draw up
Examples
- 起草。Zhè fèn fǎlǜ yóu zhuānjiā wěiyuánhuì qǐ cǎo.This law was drafted by an expert committee.
- 。Wǒmen wèi gōngsī qǐ le yí fèn xiángxì de jìhuà cǎo.We drafted a detailed plan for the company.
- 起草。Qǐng nǐ xiān qǐ cǎo yí gè chūbù de fāng'àn.Please first draft a preliminary proposal.
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