Definition
建议 is the everyday word for 'to suggest' or 'a suggestion' — it's neutral and widely used. 提议 (tí yì) is more formal, often for a proposal in a meeting; 推荐 (tuī jiàn) means 'to recommend' someone or something as good. Use 建议 for general advice or ideas.
verb
to suggestto recommendto propose
noun
suggestionproposalrecommendation
Measure word · 个, 点
Easily confused
- 简易jiǎn yìsound-alikesimple and easy (neutral or positive)
Examples
- 建议。Wǒ jiàn yì nǐ duō xiūxi.I suggest you rest more.
- 建议。Zhè shì yí gè hǎo jiàn yì.This is a good suggestion.
- 建议。Wǒ jiēshòu nǐ de jiàn yì.I accept your suggestion.
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