促进

cù jìn

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to promote (an idea or cause)
2. to advance
3. boost

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 阻碍 zǔ ài 阻碍 zǔ ài to obstruct Direct antonym: to hinder or obstruct.: to obstruct

Related words

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• 提倡 tí chàng 提倡 tí chàng to promote 提倡 means to advocate or promote a behavior or value, similar in promoting ideas.: to promote

Synonyms

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• 推动 tuī dòng 推动 tuī dòng to push (for acceptance of a plan) Both mean to promote or push forward, but 推动 often implies a stronger, more physical or driving force.: to push (for acceptance of a plan)
• 增进 zēng jìn 增进 zēng jìn to promote 增进 is often used for promoting abstract relations like friendship or understanding.: to promote

Usage notes

Collocations

促进 is often followed by abstract nouns like 发展 (development), 合作 (cooperation), or 友谊 (friendship).

Common mistakes

Avoid using 促进 with concrete objects; it is typically used for abstract concepts or processes.

Example Sentences

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运动 促进 健康。

Exercise promotes health.

运动可以 促进 新陈代谢。

Exercise can boost metabolism.

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Words Containing 促进

• 中国国际贸易促进委员会 中国国际贸易促进委员会 zhōng guó guó jì mào yì cù jìn wěi yuán huì: China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)
• 中国民主促进会 中国民主促进会 zhōng guó mín zhǔ cù jìn huì: China Association for Promoting Democracy
• 素原促进 素原促进 sù yuán cù jìn: antigen (medicine)

Child Words of 促进

• 进 进 jìn: to go forward
• 促 促 cù: urgent