发扬

fā yáng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to develop
2. to make full use of

Word relationships

Antonyms

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抑制

yì zhì

to inhibit

抑制 means to restrain or inhibit, opposite to promoting or developing (发扬).

Related words

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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.).

Synonyms

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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.

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

fā yáng guāng dà

to develop and promote

发扬踔厉

fā yáng chuō lì

to be full of vigor (idiom)

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

to raise

to send out

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