Meaning
提倡 means to publicly advocate for or promote a particular idea, behavior, or practice that is considered beneficial or desirable. It carries a sense of active encouragement, often used when discussing social values, policies, or lifestyle choices that authorities or organizations want to spread.
Usage
Commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts, especially in government announcements, educational materials, and public campaigns. Often paired with abstract concepts like values, behaviors, or social practices. The subject is typically an organization, government, or person in authority.
Examples
- 01政府提倡健康的生活方式。.The government advocates a healthy lifestyle.
- 02学校提倡学生多读课外书。.The school encourages students to read more extracurricular books.
Characters
Common collocations
- 提倡节约to advocate thrift/conservation
- 大力提倡to vigorously promote
- 提倡环保to advocate environmental protection
Antonyms
Origin
The character 提 means to raise or lift up, while 倡 originally meant to lead or initiate. Together they form a word meaning to raise up and promote an idea or practice.