HSK · Level 68
75 words
Chinese word
倡导
Pronunciation
Pinyinchàng dǎo
Meaning
- verbadvocate
Example
我们应该倡导绿色出行。wǒ men yīng gāi chàng dǎo lǜ sè chū xíng
We should advocate eco-friendly transportation.
More examples
政府正在倡导节约用水，呼吁公众减少浪费。zhèng fǔ zhèng zài chàng dǎo jié yuē yòng shuǐ hū yù gōng zhòng jián shǎo làng fèi
The government is advocating water conservation and calling on the public to reduce waste.
Core concept
Set a direction publicly and build support so a value, habit, or practice takes hold.
Common phrases
倡导环保chàng dǎo huán bǎo
advocate environmental protection
倡导节约用水chàng dǎo jié yuē yòng shuǐ
advocate water conservation
倡导健康生活chàng dǎo jiàn kāng shēng huó
advocate a healthy lifestyle
Similar words
提倡tí chàng: Publicly call for an idea or way of acting and urge people to follow it.
宣传xuān chuán: Spread information or opinions through media so that many people learn about them.
推广tuī guǎng: Help a new method or product become widely used by many people.
鼓励gǔ lì: Give praise or support that increases someone's desire and confidence to act or keep trying.
Definition in Chinese
发起并鼓励他人接受某种价值观、习惯或做法，常通过宣传、示范或制度等方式推动落实。fā qǐ bìng gǔ lì tā rén jiē shòu móu zhǒng jià zhí guān xí guàn huò zuò fǎ cháng tōng guò xuān chuán shì fàn huò zhì dù děng fāng shì tuī dòng luò shí
Word origin
倡 (chàng, "to call for") + 导 (dǎo, "to guide") combines a public call with the work of leading people toward acceptance.
Usage tips
- 倡导 (chàngdǎo, "to advocate") has a formal tone in everyday Chinese and commonly appears in public discussions, workplace policies, and civic campaigns.