执行 (zhí xíng) — to implement in Mandarin

zhí​ xíng
“to implement”

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#557 most common word · HSK 5 · CEFR C1

Pinyin colour key: tone 1 (high flat), tone 2 (rising), tone 3 (dipping), tone 4 (falling), neutral.

Tone breakdown

执行 is pronounced zhí xíng. Tap any syllable’s row to hear the whole word.

zhí
second tone (rising, ˊ)
xíng
second tone (rising, ˊ)

In a sentence

Gōngsī zhíxíngle xīn de guīzhāng zhìdù.

The company implemented new rules and regulations.

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Frequently asked questions

What does 执行 mean?+

执行 (zhí xíng) means "to implement" in Mandarin Chinese.

How do you pronounce 执行?+

执行 is pronounced zhí xíng. It uses the tone 2 (rising). Tap the character on this page to hear native audio.

How common is 执行 in Mandarin?+

执行 is the #557 most frequent word in spoken Mandarin, so it is one of the first words worth learning.

Where 执行 fits

HSK 5 · CEFR C1
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