HSK · Level 85
45 words
Chinese word
拥护
Pronunciation
Pinyinyōng hù
Meaning
- verbsupport
Example
我们都拥护这个决定。wǒ men dōu yōng hù zhè ge jué dìng
We all support this decision.
More examples
在会议上，许多代表公开拥护这项改革。zài huì yì shàng xǔ duō dài biǎo gōng kāi yōng hù zhè xiàng gǎi gé
Many delegates openly supported this reform at the meeting.
Core concept
Give a person, decision, or cause active backing that can include speaking or acting in its favor.
Common phrases
拥护政策yōng hù zhèng cè
support a policy
拥护改革yōng hù gǎi gé
support a reform
拥护政府yōng hù zhèng fǔ
support the government
Similar words
支持zhī chí: Helps a person, position, or effort succeed through action or practical support.
赞同zàn tóng: Expresses approval of someone else's view, idea, or choice.
维护wéi hù: Keeps a person, interest, right, law, or rule safe from damage or violation.
Definition in Chinese
表示不仅同意某人的观点或决定，而且愿意采取行动为其维护或辩护。biǎo shì bù jǐn tóng yì mǒu rén de guān diǎn huò jué dìng ér qiě yuàn yì cái qǔ xíng dòng wèi qí wéi hù huò biàn hù
Word origin
拥护 (yōnghù, "support") combines 拥 (yōng, "embrace") with 护 (hù, "protect"), linking acceptance with a wish to stand by and protect someone or something.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, this verb sounds stronger than a casual expression of agreement, so it fits firm backing for a person, position, or decision.