起重 (qǐ chóng) — to hoist or lift heavy objects (using machinery)
Definition
Refers to using machinery (cranes, hoists) to lift heavy loads. Pairs almost exclusively in compounds like 起重机 (crane).
verb
to hoist or lift heavy objects (using machinery)
Examples
- 起重。Gōng rén men zhèng zài yòng qǐ zhòng jī qǐ chóng.The workers are lifting heavy objects with a crane.
- ，。Tā men zuó tiān qǐ le yí cì zhòng, hěn shùn lì.They hoisted a load yesterday and it went smoothly.
- 起重。Zhè ge shè bèi kě yǐ qǐ chóng wǔ dūn.This equipment can lift five tons.
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