to start (a machine) · (fig.) to set in motion · to launch (an operation) · to activate (a plan)

qǐ dòng

q+ǐ·3rd toned+òng·4th tone

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Restart your computer.

重新启动你的电脑。

Reboot the computer.

把电脑重新启动

You need to reboot your computer.

你们需要重新启动电脑。

Have you tried rebooting it?

你试过重新启动它吗？

You need to reboot your computer.

您需要重新启动电脑。

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