发扬 (fā yáng) — to carry forward, to promote, to develop and expand (traditions, spirit, style, etc.)
Definition
发扬 is used for carrying forward and promoting abstract, positive things (spirit, tradition, style). Unlike 发挥, it doesn't apply to personal ability or potential.
verb
to carry forwardto promoteto develop and expand (traditions, spirit, style, etc.)
Examples
- 发扬。Wǒ men yào fā yáng jiān kǔ fèn dòu de jīng shén.We must carry forward the spirit of hard struggle.
- 发扬。Gōng sī fā yáng le tuán duì hé zuò de yōu liáng chuán tǒng.The company carried forward the fine tradition of teamwork.
- 发扬。Bǐ sài zhōng tā fā yáng le yǒu yì dì yī de fēng gé.In the competition, he displayed the style of friendship first.
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