发扬

fā yáng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to develop
2. to make full use of

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 抑制 yì zhì 抑制 yì zhì to inhibit 抑制 means to restrain or inhibit, opposite to promoting or developing (发扬).: to inhibit

Related words

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• 发展 fā zhǎn 发展 fā zhǎn development Both can mean 'to develop', but 发扬 focuses on promoting or carrying forward something abstract like spirit or tradition, while 发展 refers to development in general (economy, personal growth, etc.).: development

Synonyms

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• 弘扬 hóng yáng 弘扬 hóng yáng to enhance Both mean to promote or carry forward, often used in the context of culture, spirit, or values. 弘扬 is more formal.: to enhance

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with abstract nouns like 精神 (spirit), 传统 (tradition), or 风格 (style). Not used with physical objects.

Example Sentences

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我们要 发扬 团结合作的精神。

We should promote the spirit of unity and cooperation.

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Words Containing 发扬

• 发扬光大 发扬光大 fā yáng guāng dà: to develop and promote
• 发扬踔厉 发扬踔厉 fā yáng chuō lì: to be full of vigor (idiom)
• 发扬蹈厉 发扬蹈厉 fā yáng dǎo lì: see 發揚踔厲|发扬踔厉[fā yáng chuō lì]

Child Words of 发扬

• 扬 扬 yáng: to raise
• 发 发 fā: to send out
• 发 发 fà: hair