Definition
弘扬 (hóng yáng) means to promote and carry forward positive cultural or spiritual qualities, often in formal contexts. It is very close to 发扬 (fā yáng), but 弘扬 emphasizes spreading and making known, while 发扬 focuses more on developing and expanding. The set phrase 发扬光大 (fā yáng guāng dà) adds the sense of 'making glorious'.
verb
to promoteto carry forwardto develop (positive qualities, culture, spirit)
Examples
- 弘扬。Wǒmen yào hóng yáng Zhōnghuá yōuxiù chuántǒng wénhuà.We must promote the excellent traditional culture of China.
- 弘扬。Zhège huódòng zhǐzài hóng yáng shèhuì zhèngqì.This activity aims to promote social righteousness.
- 弘扬。Tā yìshēng dōu zài hóng yáng kēxué jīngshén.He spent his whole life promoting the scientific spirit.
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