弘扬 (hóng yáng) — to promote, to carry forward, to develop (positive qualities, culture, spirit)
Definition
弘扬 means to carry forward and promote (a spirit, culture, or tradition) — stronger and more values-driven than 推进 ('push forward' a plan). Overlaps with 发扬; 弘扬 pairs more with culture/traditions, 发扬 with spirit/style.
verb
to promoteto carry forwardto develop (positive qualities, culture, spirit)
Examples
- 弘扬。Wǒ men yào hóng yáng zhōng huá yōu xiù chuán tǒng wén huà.We must promote the excellent traditional culture of China.
- 弘扬。Zhè ge huó dòng zhǐ zài hóng yáng shè huì zhèng qì.This activity aims to promote social righteousness.
- 弘扬。Tā yì shēng dōu zài hóng yáng kē xué jīng shén.He spent his whole life promoting the scientific spirit.
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