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促进 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
促进cùjìnto promote (an idea or cause)HSK 5, v, rank #12022, Hard
促进cùjìnto advanceHSK 5, v, rank #12022, Hard
促进cùjìnboostHSK 5, v, rank #12022, Hard
cùjìn(cu4jin4) T4
  1. 1to promote (an idea or cause)
  2. 2to advance
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March 24, 2026
促进(促進)cùjìn(cu4jin4)

促进 (cù jìn) means to promote or advance something, typically in the context of ideas, causes, or progress. It is commonly used in discussions about development, improvement, and support, often in social, economic, or educational contexts.

Frequency#12022DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the concept of 促进 is vital in governmental policies aimed at economic development and social progress, such as the 'Belt and Road Initiative' which seeks to promote trade and cultural exchange.

Memory Tip

Think of 促进 as 'to boost' something forward. The character 促 (cù) resembles two people pushing something ahead, while 进 (jìn) means 'to enter' or 'to advance.' Imagine two supporters pushing an idea forward into a brighter future.

Meanings of 促进

cùjìn(cu4jin4)
1to promote (an idea or cause)
2to advance
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About 促进

促进Simplified
促進Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#12022Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 促进

Quick Contrast

促进 (cù jìn) vs 推动 (tuī dòng) — use 促进 for promoting ideas or causes, while 推动 emphasizes driving or pushing forward actions or initiatives.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 促进 as 'to boost' something forward. The character 促 (cù) resembles two people pushing something ahead, while 进 (jìn) means 'to enter' or 'to advance.' Imagine two supporters pushing an idea forward into a brighter future.

Usage Notes

When using 促进, be mindful of its context; it is often used in formal situations, such as government initiatives or business strategies. A common mistake is to confuse it with 促进 (cù jìn) and 促进 (cù jìn), which is a different phrase. Always remember to use the correct tone to avoid confusion.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 促进 connects well with other words related to development and progress, such as 发展 (fā zhǎn, to develop) and 提高 (tí gāo, to improve). Focus on using it in sentences that describe advancements in various fields.

Cultural Note

In China, the concept of 促进 is vital in governmental policies aimed at economic development and social progress, such as the 'Belt and Road Initiative' which seeks to promote trade and cultural exchange.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 促进 with 促进 (cù jìn) and use it incorrectly in casual conversations. For example, saying '我促进去商店' (I promote to the store) instead of '我去商店' (I am going to the store) is incorrect.

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Component Characters

促cùurgent
9 strokes亻
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进jìnto advance
HSK 27 strokes辶
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Grammar Patterns of 促进

促进 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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政府加大了投资力度，以____当地经济发展。

The government increased investment to promote local economic development.

Example Sentences for 促进 (10)

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有一些更简单的方法可以促进财富的平均分配。

yǒu yī xiē gēng jiǎn dān de fāng fǎ kě yǐ cù jìn cái fù de píng jūn fēn pèi。

There are easier ways to encourage the even spread of wealth.
2
有充分的证据表明这种投资能够促进增长。

yǒu chōng fēn de zhèng jù biǎo míng zhè zhǒng tóu zī néng gòu cù jìn zēng cháng。

The evidence that such investment promotes growth is strong.
3
总的说来，航空企业很好地促进了天文学的发展。

zǒng de shuō lái， ， háng kōng qǐ yè hěn hǎo dì cù jìn le tiān wén xué de fā。

Speaking generally, the space enterprise has served astronomy well.
4
正式确立合作关系将会促进共和国之间合作的顺利进展。

zhèng shì què lì hé zuò guān xì jiāng huì cù jìn gòng hé guó zhī jiān hé zuò de shùn lì jìn zhǎn。

The formalization of co-operation between the republics would produce progress.
5
按摩可以使肌肉放松，缓解压力和促进血液循环。

àn mó kě yǐ shǐ jī ròu fàng sōng， ， huǎn jiě yā lì hé cù jìn xiě yè xún。

Massage is used to relax muscles, relieve stress and improve the circulation.
6
本预算对经济的发展最终会有促进作用。

běn yù suàn duì jīng jì de fā zhǎn zuì zhōng huì yǒu cù jìn zuò yòng。

This budget will have a net expansionary effect on the economy.
7
离别促进了她想和夏绿蒂重逢的愿望, 也消除了她对柯林斯先生的厌恶.

lí bié cù jìn le tā xiǎng hé xià lǜ dì zhòng féng de yuàn wàng, , yě xiāo chú le tā duì kē lín sī xiān shēng de yàn.

Absence had increased her desire of seeing Charlotte again, and weakened her disgust of Mr. Collins.
8
正和它们的低分子量的类似物一样,微量的酸或碱常能促进聚合物的水解.

zhèng hé tā mén de dī fēn zǐ liáng de lèi sì wù yī yàng, , wēi liáng de suān huò jiǎn cháng néng cù jìn jù hé wù de shuǐ.

Hydrolysis of polymers if often catalyzed by traces of acids or bases.
9
降低非劳动收入税可能会促进小企业的发展。

jiàng dī fēi láo dòng shōu rù shuì kě néng huì cù jìn xiǎo qǐ yè de fā zhǎn。

Reduction in the tax on unearned income could be a boost for small businesses.
10
土壤增施有机质会促进钙的损失.

tǔ rǎng zēng shī yǒu jī zhì huì cù jìn gài de sǔn shī.

Additions of organic matter to soil hasten calcium losses.

Cultural Notes for 促进

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the concept of 促进 is vital in governmental policies aimed at economic development and social progress, such as the 'Belt and Road Initiative' which seeks to promote trade and cultural exchange.

Frequently Asked Questions about 促进

You can say, '政府应该促进经济发展' (The government should promote economic development).