推向 (tuī xiàng) — to push toward; to propel toward (physically or abstractly)

Definition

推向 is a 把-construction verb meaning 'to push something toward' a direction or stage, often abstract (e.g. pushing a product to market, pushing emotions to a peak). Pairs naturally with 把 + object + 推向 + goal.

verb
to push towardto propel toward (physically or abstractly)

Examples

  • 推向
    Gōng sī bǎ xīn chǎn pǐn tuī xiàng le shì chǎng.
    The company pushed the new product toward the market.
  • 推向
    Bǐ sài de gāo cháo bǎ guān zhòng de qíng xù tuī xiàng le dǐng diǎn.
    The climax of the match pushed the audience's emotions to a peak.
  • 推向
    Kǎo gǔ xué jiā bǎ fā jué fàn wéi tuī xiàng le gèng shēn chù.
    The archaeologists pushed the excavation area toward greater depth.

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