HSK · Level 106
45 words
Chinese word
弘扬
Pronunciation
Pinyinhóng yáng
Meaning
- verbpromote
Example
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.
More examples
我们要弘扬民族精神，增强社会凝聚力。wǒ men yào hóng yáng mín zú jīng shén zēng qiáng shè huì níng jù lì
We should promote the national spirit and strengthen social cohesion.
Core concept
A valued idea, culture, or spirit is lifted into public view so its influence reaches more people.
Common phrases
弘扬传统文化hóng yáng chuán tǒng wén huà
promote traditional culture
弘扬民族精神hóng yáng mín zú jīng shén
promote the national spirit
弘扬社会主义核心价值观hóng yáng shè huì zhǔ yì hé xīn jià zhí guān
promote socialist core values
Similar words
发扬fā yáng: Carry forward an excellent tradition or spirit by developing it and keeping it alive.
宣传xuān chuán: Publicize a policy or information to inform more people and broaden understanding or support.
传播chuán bō: Spread information or ideas across a wide area so they reach many people.
推广tuī guǎng: Introduce a new idea or product widely so it becomes familiar and widely used.
Definition in Chinese
把某种有价值的思想、文化或精神通过宣讲、表彰、教育等方式推介给更多人，使其流传并扩大影响。bǎ móu zhǒng yǒu jià zhí de sī xiǎng wén huà huò jīng shén tōng guò xuān jiǎng biǎo zhāng jiào yù děng fāng shì tuī jiè gěi gèng duō rén shǐ qí liú chuán bìng kuò dà yíng xiǎng
Word origin
弘扬 (hóngyáng, "promote widely") combines 弘 (hóng, "broad") with 扬 (yáng, "raise"), giving the image of lifting a valued idea so it can spread widely.
Usage tips
- This verb commonly takes abstract or cultural objects, while an ordinary product is usually described with a more specific word for recommending or advertising it.