督促

dū cù

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to supervise and urge completion of a task
2. to urge on

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 放任 fàng rèn 放任 fàng rèn to ignore 放任 means to let things slide, opposite of urging and supervising.: to ignore

Register variants

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• 敦促 dūn cù 敦促 dūn cù to press 敦促 is more formal and often used in diplomatic or written contexts.: to press

Related words

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• 监督 jiān dū 监督 jiān dū to control 监督 means to supervise or monitor, while 督促 adds the sense of urging.: to control

Synonyms

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• 催促 cuī cù 催促 cuī cù to urge Both mean to urge someone to act, but 督促 carries a supervisory nuance.: to urge

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in formal or work contexts, e.g., 督促工作 (supervise work), not for casual reminders between friends.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 督促 with 催促: 督促 implies ongoing supervision, while 催促 is a one-off urge.

Example Sentences

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经理 督促 我们按时完成工作。

The manager urged us to finish the work on time.

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Child Words of 督促

• 促 促 cù: urgent
• 督 督 dū: (bound form) to supervise