进言 (jìn yán) — to offer advice (to a superior or in a formal context)
Definition
进言 (jìn yán) is a formal verb meaning to offer advice, typically to a superior or in an official context — not everyday casual advice-giving.
verb
to offer advice (to a superior or in a formal context)
Examples
- 进言。Tā xiàng lǎo bǎn yǒng gǎn dì jìn yán.He boldly offered advice to the boss.
- ，。Wǒ gěi tā jìn guò yí cì yán, dàn tā méi tīng.I once offered advice to him, but he didn't listen.
- ，进言。Zài huì yì shàng, tā dà dǎn jìn yán.At the meeting, she boldly offered advice.
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