Definition
崇尚 (chóng shàng) means to hold a value, lifestyle, or ideal in high esteem — it combines advocating with revering. It is broader than 提倡/倡导 (which focus on promoting a practice) and less personal than 崇敬 (reverence for a person/sacred thing). 推崇 is similar but often implies recommending something to others.
verb
to advocateto uphold (a value or lifestyle)to hold in high esteemto revere (a person or ideal)
Easily confused
- 崇高chóng gāolook-alikemajestic, sublime, lofty
Examples
- 崇尚。Tā chóng shàng jiǎndān de shēnghuó.She advocates a simple life.
- 崇尚。Niánqīng rén chóng shàng zìyóu hé gèxìng.Young people hold freedom and individuality in high esteem.
- 崇尚。Zhōngguó rén chóng shàng měidé.Chinese people revere virtues.
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