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弘扬 (hóng yáng) — to promote, to carry forward, to develop (positive qualities, culture, spirit)

Definition

弘扬 means to carry forward and promote (a spirit, culture, or tradition) — stronger and more values-driven than 推进 ('push forward' a plan). Overlaps with 发扬; 弘扬 pairs more with culture/traditions, 发扬 with spirit/style.

verb
to promoteto carry forwardto develop (positive qualities, culture, spirit)

Examples

  • 弘扬。
    Wǒ men yào hóng yáng zhōng huá yōu xiù chuán tǒng wén huà.
    We must promote the excellent traditional culture of China.
  • 弘扬。
    Zhè ge huó dòng zhǐ zài hóng yáng shè huì zhèng qì.
    This activity aims to promote social righteousness.
  • 弘扬。
    Tā yì shēng dōu zài hóng yáng kē xué jīng shén.
    He spent his whole life promoting the scientific spirit.
Appears in
HSK 3.0 Level 7-9

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