Definition
发扬光大 (fā yáng guāng dà) is a set phrase meaning 'to carry forward and greatly expand' something positive (a tradition, spirit, or cause). It combines 发扬 (fā yáng, 'to promote') with 光大 (guāng dà, 'to glorify/expand'), making it more emphatic than just 发扬 alone. 弘扬 (hóng yáng, HSK7) is a similar verb often used in writing for culture/spirit, while 推进 (tuī jìn, HSK5) applies to concrete projects, not abstract qualities.
phrase
to carry forward and expandto develop and promote (a tradition, spirit, or cause)
Examples
- 发扬光大。Wǒmen yào bǎ zhè zhǒng zhù rén wéi lè de jīngshén fā yáng guāng dà.We must carry forward this spirit of helping others.
- 发扬光大。Tā yìshēng zhìlì yú fā yáng guāng dà Zhōnghuá yōuxiù wénhuà.He devoted his life to promoting the excellent culture of China.
- 发扬光大。Zhè xiàng kēyán chéngguǒ zhídé jìnyībù fā yáng guāng dà.This scientific research achievement deserves to be further developed and promoted.
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