Definition
助长 means to encourage or foster something undesirable, such as a bad habit, arrogance, or social unrest. Unlike 鼓励 (which is positive), 助长 is used for negative outcomes and often carries a critical tone.
v.
to encourage (negative traits)to fosterto abet
Examples
- 助长。Zhè zhǒng jiàoyù fāngshì zhǐ huì zhù zhǎng háizi de lǎnduò.This kind of education method only encourages children's laziness.
- 助长。Guòdù de biǎoyáng kěnéng huì zhù zhǎng tā de jiāo'ào.Excessive praise might foster his arrogance.
- 助长。Wǎngluò yáoyán huì zhù zhǎng shèhuì de bù'ān qíngxù.Online rumors can foment social unrest.
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