Definition
提倡 (tí chàng) means to advocate, promote, or encourage a practice, idea, or behavior. It is a general term, while 倡导 (chàng dǎo) is more formal and used for championing a new initiative. Unlike 促进 (cù jìn), which means to boost or advance something already in progress, 提倡 focuses on calling for adoption or change.
verb
to advocateto promoteto encourage (a practice, idea, or behavior)
Examples
- 提倡。Wǒmen yīnggāi tí chàng jiànkāng de shēnghuó fāngshì.We should promote a healthy lifestyle.
- 提倡。Xuéxiào tí chàng xuéshēng duō cānjiā tǐyù huódòng.The school encourages students to participate more in sports activities.
- 提倡。Zhèngfǔ tí chàng shǐyòng kě zàishēng néngyuán.The government advocates using renewable energy.
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