Definition
发扬 (fāyáng) means to carry forward or promote positive qualities like traditions, spirit, or style. It is more general than 弘扬 (hóngyáng), which is used in formal, official contexts for grand-scale promotion. The set phrase 发扬光大 intensifies the meaning to 'carry forward and bring to full glory'.
verb
to carry forwardto promoteto develop and expand (traditions, spirit, style, etc.)
Examples
- 发扬。Wǒmen yào fā yáng jiānkǔ fèndòu de jīngshén.We must carry forward the spirit of hard struggle.
- 发扬。Gōngsī fā yáng le tuánduì hézuò de yōuliáng chuántǒng.The company carried forward the fine tradition of teamwork.
- 发扬。Bǐsài zhōng tā fā yáng le yǒuyì dì yī de fēnggé.In the competition, he displayed the style of friendship first.
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