(jiàn) — (bound form) to recommend

Definition

荐 (jiàn) is a bound form meaning 'to recommend' — it never stands alone; it must combine with a verb like 推 (推荐) or 自 (自荐).

bound form
(bound form) to recommend

Examples

  • Péng you gěi wǒ tuī jiàn le yì běn hǎo shū.
    My friend recommended a good book to me.
  • Wǒ xiǎng zì jiàn cān jiā zhè ge xiàng mù.
    I want to recommend myself for this project.
  • Nǐ néng tuī jiàn yí gè kào pǔ de lǜ shī ma?
    Can you recommend a reliable lawyer?

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