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主张 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
主张zhǔzhāngto advocateHSK 6, n, rank #9331, Medium
主张zhǔzhāngto stand forHSK 6, n, rank #9331, Medium
主张zhǔzhāngviewHSK 6, n, rank #9331, Medium
主张zhǔzhāngpositionHSK 6, n, rank #9331, Medium
主张zhǔzhāngstandHSK 6, n, rank #9331, Medium
主张zhǔzhāngpropositionHSK 6, n, rank #9331, Medium
主张zhǔzhāngviewpointHSK 6, n, rank #9331, Medium
主张zhǔzhāngassertionHSK 6, n, rank #9331, Medium
主张zhǔzhāng>个[gè]HSK 6, n, rank #9331, Medium
zhǔzhāng(zhu3zhang1) T3
  1. 1to advocate
  2. 2to stand for
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March 24, 2026
主张(主張)zhǔzhāng(zhu3zhang1)

主张 (zhǔzhāng) refers to a viewpoint or assertion that a person advocates for or supports. It is commonly used in discussions, debates, or formal arguments where individuals present their positions on various issues.

Frequency#9331DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being able to articulate and advocate for one’s views is highly valued, especially in formal discussions or negotiations. This reflects the importance of consensus and harmony in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Think of 主 (zhǔ) as a 'master' or 'leader' who 'stands' (张, zhāng) firm in their beliefs. Imagine a master holding a flag that represents their strong views, making it easier to remember that 主张 is about advocating for a position.

Meanings of 主张

zhǔzhāng(zhu3zhang1)
1to advocate
2to stand for
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About 主张

主张Simplified
主張Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#9331Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 主张

Quick Contrast

主张 (advocate) vs 观点 (viewpoint) — use 主张 when emphasizing the act of advocating for a position, while 观点 refers more generally to a personal opinion.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 主 (zhǔ) as a 'master' or 'leader' who 'stands' (张, zhāng) firm in their beliefs. Imagine a master holding a flag that represents their strong views, making it easier to remember that 主张 is about advocating for a position.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 主张, as a mispronunciation can change the meaning. It is often combined with words like '意见' (yìjiàn, opinion) or '政策' (zhèngcè, policy) to articulate specific positions in formal contexts.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 主张 connects with other vocabulary that expresses opinions and beliefs, such as 观点 (guāndiǎn, viewpoint) and 立场 (lìchǎng, stance). Focus on how to use it in sentences that convey advocacy or assertion.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being able to articulate and advocate for one’s views is highly valued, especially in formal discussions or negotiations. This reflects the importance of consensus and harmony in Chinese society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 主张 with 观点 (guāndiǎn, viewpoint) thinking they are interchangeable. However, 主张 implies an advocacy for a specific position, while 观点 is more neutral. A wrong example would be '我的主张是这个观点' (My assertion is this viewpoint), which should be corrected to '我的观点是这个' (My viewpoint is this).

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Pronunciation of 主张

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Component Characters

主zhǔowner
HSK 75 strokes丶
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张zhāngto open up
HSK 37 strokes弓
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Grammar Patterns of 主张

主张 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 9 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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中国历来____通过对话解决国际争端。

China has always advocated resolving international disputes through dialogue.

Example Sentences for 主张 (8)

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这篇修正主义的论文更加偏离了马克思主义的主张。

zhè piān xiū zhèng zhǔ yì de lùn wén gēng jiā piān lí le mǎ kè sī zhǔ yì de zhǔ zhāng。

This revisionist thesis departs even further from Marxist assertions.
2
被调查者中只有18%的人反对该主张。

bèi tiáo chá zhě zhōng zhī yǒu18% 18% de rén fǎn duì gāi zhǔ。

Only 18 percent of those surveyed opposed the idea.
3
他是个极力主张全面质量管理的人。

tā shì gè jí lì zhǔ zhāng quán miàn zhì liáng guǎn lǐ de rén。

He is a firm believer in total quality management.
4
他公开抨击了那些主张用不记名投票方式确定任命人选的人。

tā gōng kāi pēng jī le nà xiē zhǔ zhāng yòng bù jì míng tóu piào fāng shì què dìng rèn mìng rén xuǎn de rén。

He publicly attacked the people who've been calling for secret ballot nominations.
5
但那并不意味着这种政治主张已经或正在消亡。

dàn nà bìng bù yì wèi zháo zhè zhǒng zhèng zhì zhǔ zhāng yǐ jīng huò zhèng zài xiāo wáng。

But that doesn't mean this brand of politics is dead or dying.
6
撒切尔女男爵的主张在很多人看来是可信的。

sā qiē ěr nǚ nán jué de zhǔ zhāng zài hěn duō rén kàn lái shì kě xìn de。

Baroness Thatcher's claims seem credible to many.
7
他坚持主张不把它与其他中东问题挂钩。

tā jiān chí zhǔ zhāng bù bǎ tā yǔ qí tā zhōng dōng wèn tí guà gōu。

He insisted that there could be no linkage with other Mideast problems.
8
现在税局长丢了,改做公债, 自然主张又不同了.

xiàn zài shuì jú cháng diū le, , gǎi zuò gōng, zhài , zì rán zhǔ zhāng yòu bù.

Now that I'm a stock - jobber, naturally my likes and dislikes have changed.

Cultural Notes for 主张

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, being able to articulate and advocate for one’s views is highly valued, especially in formal discussions or negotiations. This reflects the importance of consensus and harmony in Chinese society.

Frequently Asked Questions about 主张

You can say '我主张这个政策是必要的' (I advocate that this policy is necessary).