Definition
采用 means to adopt or use a method, system, or technology as a tool or practice. It differs from 采取 (cǎi qǔ), which is for taking measures/actions (e.g., 采取措施), and from 采纳 (cǎi nà), which is for accepting suggestions/plans (e.g., 采纳建议). 采用 is not used for adopting children (use 收养/领养).
verb
to adoptto employto use (a method, system, approach, etc.)
Examples
- 采用。Gōngsī cǎi yòngle xīn de guǎnlǐ fāngfǎ.The company adopted new management methods.
- 采用。Tāmen cǎi yòngle zuìxīn de jìshù.They adopted the latest technology.
- 采用。Zhège juédìng bèi guǎngfàn cǎi yòng.This decision is widely adopted.
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