Chinese word

敦促

Pronunciation

Pinyindūn cù

Meaning

  • verburge

Example

我已经敦促他了，他还没回复。wǒ yǐ jīng dūn cù tā le tā hái méi huí fù

I have already urged him, but he still hasn't replied.

Illustration for 敦促 (urge)

More examples

监管部门已敦促企业在三个月内整改隐患。jiān guǎn bù mén yǐ dūn cù qǐ yè zài sān gè yuè nèi zhéng gǎi yǐn huàn

The regulatory authorities have urged companies to rectify safety hazards within three months.

Core concept

A firm, earnest push that calls for action without leaving much room for delay.

Common phrases

  • 敦促履行义务dūn cù lǚ xíng yì wù

    urge fulfillment of obligations

  • 敦促交付款项dūn cù jiāo fù kuǎn xiàng

    urge payment

  • 敦促整改dūn cù zhéng gǎi

    urge rectification

  • 敦促落实措施dūn cù luò shí cuò shī

    urge implementation of measures

Similar words

督促dū cù: As part of responsible oversight, check a task's progress or completion and call for quick action.
催促cuī cù: Ask someone to respond or act more quickly by urging them to hurry.

Definition in Chinese

以恳切或严肃的态度要求他人尽快采取行动或完成某事。yǐ kěn qiè huò yán sù de tài dù yāo qiú tā rén jǐn kuài cái qǔ xíng dòng huò wán chéng mǒu shì

Word origin

敦 (dūn, "earnest and sincere") + 促 (cù, "hasten") combines respectful seriousness with a demand for speed.

Usage tips

  • In casual conversation, a softer request often sounds more natural, while this verb fits serious reminders and formal messages.

Other meanings

  • promptverb
  • pressverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 敦促信dūn cù xìnreminder letternoun

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