English–Chinese

“promote” in Chinese

Chinese

Also促进 (cù jìn) · 增进 (zēng jìn) · 宣扬 (xuān yáng) · 弘扬 (hóng yáng) · 推动 (tuī dòng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinxuān chuán

Example

我们要宣传这款新手机。wǒ men yào xuān chuán zhè kuǎn xīn shǒu jī

We need to promote this new cell phone.

Illustration for 宣传 (promote)

How to say “promote” in Chinese

“Promote” in Chinese is 宣传 (xuān chuán).

A message is sent outward through organized channels until it reaches a broad public and shapes what people know.

Full entry for 宣传: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 宣传

学校在开学时宣传安全知识。xué xiào zài kāi xué shí xuān chuán ān quán zhī shí

The school promotes safety knowledge when the school year starts.

Tips for using 宣传

  • In everyday conversation, this verb often sounds organized and public, so it can feel too formal for a casual comment shared with one friend.

Other Chinese words for “promote”

这次会议促进了双方的合作。zhè cì huì yì cù jìn le shuāng fāng de hé zuò

This meeting promoted cooperation between the two sides.

良好习惯可以增进身体健康。liáng hǎo xí guàn ké yǐ zēng jìn shēn tǐ jiàn kāng

Good habits can promote physical health.

他们想通过网络宣扬这个活动。tā men xiǎng tōng guò wǎng luò xuān yáng zhè ge huó dòng

They want to promote this activity online.

我们应该弘扬传统文化。wǒ men yīng gāi hóng yáng chuán tǒng wén huà

We should promote traditional culture.

政府决定推动新政策。zhèng fǔ jué dìng tuī dòng xīn zhèng cè

The government decided to promote the new policy.

我们正在推广这个产品。wǒ men zhèng zài tuī guǎng zhè ge chán pǐn

We are promoting this product.

他在街上推销自己的产品。tā zài jiē shàng tuī xiāo zì jǐ de chán pǐn

He is promoting his products on the street.

公司提拔了他为经理。gōng sī tí bá le tā wèi jīng lǐ

The company promoted him to manager.

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