Definition
宣扬 (xuānyáng) means to publicly spread or promote an idea, view, or message, often with a neutral or slightly negative tone (like 'trumpeting' something). It is more about verbal or written advocacy than 宣传 (xuānchuán), which is a broader, more neutral term for systematic dissemination (e.g., propaganda, advertising). 推广 (tuīguǎng) focuses on popularizing a product or method, while 张扬 (zhāngyáng) implies flaunting or showing off.
verb
to publicizeto promoteto spread (an idea, view, or message) widely
Examples
- 宣扬。Tā zài shèjiāo méitǐ shàng xuān yáng zìjǐ de xīn shū.He publicized his new book on social media.
- 宣扬。Zhèngfǔ tōngguò duō zhǒng qúdào xuān yáng zhè xiàng xīn zhèngcè.The government spread this new policy through multiple channels.
- 宣扬，。Tā zǒng zài huìyì shàng xuān yáng gōngsī de yèjì, ràng rén yǒu diǎn fǎngǎn.She always promotes the company's performance at meetings, which is a bit off-putting.
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