Usage of 运行
The word 运行 primarily means 'to operate' or 'to run' in the context of machines, systems, or transportation. It can describe the functioning of devices like computers or the operation of public transport such as buses and trains. Additionally, it is used in a more literal sense to describe celestial bodies moving along their paths.
Common Collocations
- 运行速度 (operating speed): often used when talking about computers or machines.
- 正常运行 (normal operation): used to indicate something is functioning properly.
- 运行线路 (operating route): refers to the route a vehicle or system follows.
Notes
When using 运行 for machines or systems, it emphasizes the process of functioning or working smoothly. For transportation, it highlights the scheduled movement or service. Avoid confusing 运行 with 运动 (yùndòng), which means 'to move' or 'exercise' in a physical or sports context.
This word is formal and common in technical, transportation, and scientific contexts.