弘扬

hóng yáng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to enhance
2. to promote
3. to enrich

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 压抑 yā yì 压抑 yā yì to constrain or repress emotions 弘扬 means to promote or enhance, while 压抑 means to suppress or inhibit.: to constrain or repress emotions

Related words

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• 倡导 chàng dǎo 倡导 chàng dǎo to advocate 倡导 means to advocate or initiate, often used together with 弘扬 in promoting values.: to advocate
• 传承 chuán chéng 传承 chuán chéng to pass on (to future generations) 传承 focuses on passing down traditions, often paired with 弘扬 in cultural contexts.: to pass on (to future generations)

Synonyms

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• 发扬 fā yáng 发扬 fā yáng to develop Both mean to promote or carry forward positive qualities or traditions.: to develop

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with abstract nouns like 精神 (spirit), 文化 (culture), 传统 (tradition), and 美德 (virtue). Avoid with concrete objects.

Formality

Formal or literary; common in official speeches, essays, and news, but rare in casual conversation.

Example Sentences

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我们应该 弘扬 社会正气。

We should promote social integrity.

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Child Words of 弘扬

• 扬 扬 yáng: to raise
• 弘 弘 hóng: great