fā​dòng HSK3

to start

Senses

发动/ 發動 fā​dòng to start

To start or turn on a machine or engine

发动/ 發動 fā​dòng to launch

To start an action or event; to unleash or initiate a major project like a war or campaign

发动/ 發動 fā​dòng to mobilize

To organize and encourage people to act or participate in a cause; to arouse or rally a crowd

发动/ 發動 fā​dòng to go into labor

To experience the onset of labor pains before childbirth

References

antonym 发动/發動 熄火/熄火