提倡 (tí chàng) — to advocate, to promote, to encourage (a practice, idea, or behavior)
Definition
提倡 means 'to advocate' a practice or idea in a neutral, institutional way (schools, governments). 主张 is a stronger personal stance ('to maintain'); 倡导 is a near-synonym but more active, championing a cause.
verb
to advocateto promoteto encourage (a practice, idea, or behavior)
Examples
- 提倡。Wǒ men yīng gāi tí chàng jiàn kāng de shēng huó fāng shì.We should promote a healthy lifestyle.
- 提倡。Xué xiào tí chàng xué shēng duō cān jiā tǐ yù huó dòng.The school encourages students to participate more in sports activities.
- 提倡。Zhèng fǔ tí chàng shǐ yòng kě zài shēng néng yuán.The government advocates using renewable energy.
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