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倡导 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
倡导chàngdǎoto advocateHSK 7, v, rank #23333, Hard
倡导chàngdǎoto initiateHSK 7, v, rank #23333, Hard
倡导chàngdǎoto proposeHSK 7, v, rank #23333, Hard
倡导chàngdǎoto be a proponent of (an idea or school of thought)HSK 7, v, rank #23333, Hard
chàngdǎo(chang4dao3) T4
  1. 1to advocate
  2. 2to initiate
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March 24, 2026
倡导(倡導)chàngdǎo(chang4dao3)

倡导 (chàngdǎo) means to advocate or propose an idea, initiative, or school of thought. It is often used in formal contexts, especially in discussions about social issues, policies, or movements where support and promotion of a cause are emphasized.

Frequency#23333DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In modern Chinese society, 倡导 is often seen in the context of social movements and governmental policies, such as environmental advocacy or public health campaigns, reflecting the collective approach to societal issues.

Memory Tip

Think of 倡 (chàng) as 'to lead' or 'to champion' because it resembles a person raising a flag. The character 导 (dǎo) looks like a guiding arrow. Together, you can visualize someone leading with a flag to guide others towards a new idea.

Meanings of 倡导

chàngdǎo(chang4dao3)
1to advocate
2to initiate
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About 倡导

倡导Simplified
倡導Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#23333Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 倡导

Quick Contrast

倡导 (advocate) vs 提倡 (promote) — use 倡导 for formal advocacy of ideas, while 提倡 is more about encouraging or promoting actions.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 倡 (chàng) as 'to lead' or 'to champion' because it resembles a person raising a flag. The character 导 (dǎo) looks like a guiding arrow. Together, you can visualize someone leading with a flag to guide others towards a new idea.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 倡导 with similar words like 提倡 (tíchàng), which has a slightly different nuance of 'promoting' rather than 'advocating.' Use 倡导 in formal discussions or writings, and ensure you understand the context to avoid misapplication.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 倡导 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to advocacy, policy-making, and social movements. Students should focus on using it in complex sentences and understanding its formal usage.

Cultural Note

In modern Chinese society, 倡导 is often seen in the context of social movements and governmental policies, such as environmental advocacy or public health campaigns, reflecting the collective approach to societal issues.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 倡导 in informal contexts. For instance, saying '我倡导去吃饭' (I advocate going to eat) is incorrect. Instead, use a more casual phrase like '我建议去吃饭' (I suggest going to eat).

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Component Characters

倡chàngto initiate
HSK 710 strokes亻
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导dǎoto transmit
HSK 46 strokes寸
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Grammar Patterns of 倡导

倡导 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 4 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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和平____者可能不被大部分英国人认同。

The peace campaigners were probably out of tune with most Britons.

Example Sentences for 倡导 (10)

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和平倡导者可能不被大部分英国人认同。

hé píng chàng dǎo zhě kě néng bù bèi dà bù fēn yīng guó rén rèn tóng。

The peace campaigners were probably out of tune with most Britons.
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这位教授长期倡导科学研究的开放分享，以促进全球合作。

Zhè wèi jiàoshòu chángqī chàngdǎo kēxué yánjiū de kāifàng fēnxiǎng, yǐ cùjìn quánqiú hézuò.

The professor has long advocated for open sharing of scientific research to promote global collaboration.
3
环保组织积极倡导减少塑料使用，以保护海洋生态。

Huánbǎo zǔzhī jījí chàngdǎo jiǎnshǎo sùliào shǐyòng, yǐ bǎohù hǎiyáng shēngtài.

Environmental organizations actively advocate reducing the use of plastic to protect marine ecosystems.
4
她一直倡导健康饮食，希望能改变人们的生活习惯。

Tā yīzhí chàngdǎo jiànkāng yǐnshí, xīwàng néng gǎibiàn rénmen de shēnghuó xíguàn.

She has always advocated for healthy eating, hoping to change people's lifestyle habits.
5
这位作家倡导文学创作中的社会责任，希望引起公众的关注。

Zhè wèi zuòjiā chàngdǎo wénxué chuàngzuò zhōng de shèhuì zérèn, xīwàng yǐnqǐ gōngzhòng de guānzhù.

This writer advocates for social responsibility in literary creation, hoping to draw public attention.
6
医生们正在倡导一种新的治疗方法，以提高癌症患者的生存率。

Yīshēngmen zhèngzài chàngdǎo yī zhǒng xīn de zhìliáo fāngfǎ, yǐ tígāo áizhèng huànzhě de shēngcún lǜ.

Doctors are advocating for a new treatment method to improve the survival rate of cancer patients.
7
他倡导通过艺术教育来促进儿童的创造力和批判性思维。

Tā chàngdǎo tōngguò yìshù jiàoyù lái cùjìn értóng de chuàngzào lì hé pīpàn xìng sīwéi.

He advocates promoting children's creativity and critical thinking through art education.
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他倡导了一个新的教育项目，旨在提高农村地区的教学质量。

Tā chàngdǎo le yī gè xīn de jiàoyù xiàngmù, zhǐ zài tígāo nóngcūn dìqū de jiàoxué zhìliàng.

He initiated a new educational program aimed at improving teaching quality in rural areas.
9
政府开始倡导使用可再生能源，以减少对化石燃料的依赖。

Zhèngfǔ kāishǐ chàngdǎo shǐyòng kě zàishēng néngyuán, yǐ jiǎnshǎo duì huàshí rányóu de yīlài.

The government has begun to initiate the use of renewable energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
10
企业应当积极倡导工作场所的多样性和包容性。

Qǐyè yīngdāng jījí chàngdǎo gōngzuò chǎngsuǒ de duōyàng xìng hé bāoróng xìng.

Companies should actively initiate diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Cultural Notes for 倡导

🏮Cultural insight

In modern Chinese society, 倡导 is often seen in the context of social movements and governmental policies, such as environmental advocacy or public health campaigns, reflecting the collective approach to societal issues.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western contexts, advocating often emphasizes individual rights and personal initiatives, whereas in Chinese culture, it may reflect a collective responsibility towards societal improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions about 倡导

倡导 is more formal and often related to initiating ideas, while 提倡 emphasizes promoting existing ideas or practices.