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拥护 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
拥护yōnghùto endorseHSK 7, v, rank #12342, Hard
拥护yōnghùto supportHSK 7, v, rank #12342, Hard
yōnghù(yong1hu4) T1
  1. 1to endorse
  2. 2to support
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March 24, 2026
拥护(擁護)yōnghù(yong1hu4)

拥护 (yǒnghù) means to endorse or support someone or something, often in a political or organizational context. It implies a strong commitment to backing a cause, policy, or leader, typically indicating a sense of loyalty and active participation.

Frequency#12342DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese political culture, endorsing a leader or policy is often seen as a collective responsibility, reflecting the importance of community and harmony in decision-making processes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a group of people (拥) holding hands in a circle, symbolizing unity and support for each other (护). The sound 'yong' can remind you of 'young' people who are often at the forefront of endorsing new ideas.

Meanings of 拥护

yōnghù(yong1hu4)
1to endorse
2to support
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About 拥护

拥护Simplified
擁護Traditional
Strokes
Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#12342Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 拥护

Quick Contrast

支持 (zhīchí) vs 拥护 (yōnghù): use 拥护 when emphasizing strong loyalty or commitment to a cause, while 支持 is more general support without the same connotation of allegiance.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a group of people (拥) holding hands in a circle, symbolizing unity and support for each other (护). The sound 'yong' can remind you of 'young' people who are often at the forefront of endorsing new ideas.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 拥护 with 支持 (zhīchí), which is more general for 'support.' The tone is important; ensure the first tone in 'yǒng' is pronounced correctly. It is often used in formal contexts, such as political discussions or organizational missions.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, students should focus on understanding its usage in complex sentences and contexts involving social issues or politics. Connecting it with similar verbs like 支持 (zhīchí) and 赞同 (zàntóng) can enrich vocabulary.

Cultural Note

In Chinese political culture, endorsing a leader or policy is often seen as a collective responsibility, reflecting the importance of community and harmony in decision-making processes.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 拥护 with 赞成 (zànchéng), which means 'to agree.' For example, saying '我赞成这个政策' (I endorse this policy) instead of '我拥护这个政策' is incorrect when emphasizing support.

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Pronunciation of 拥护

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Component Characters

yōngto hold
HSK 48 strokes
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to protect
HSK 77 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 拥护

拥护 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 2 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.

Exercise 1 of 3

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____者认为开放源代码软件安全性更高。

Supporters say open source software is more secure.

Example Sentences for 拥护 (3)

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拥护者认为开放源代码软件安全性更高。

yōng hù zhě rèn wéi kāi fàng yuán dài mǎ ruǎn jiàn ān quán xìng gēng gāo。

Supporters say open source software is more secure.
2
玛格丽特·撒切尔对于货币主义的拥护最终使通货膨胀在20世纪八十年代降了下来。

mǎ gé lì tè· · sā qiē ěr duì yú huò bì zhǔ yì de yōng hù zuì zhōng shǐ tōng huò péng zhàng20 zài 20 shì jì bā shí nián dài jiàng le。

Margaret Thatcher's espousal of monetarism eventually brought inflation down in the early 1980s.
3
用到敌人身上, 这是在骂他; 用到你拥护的人, 就是在夸他啦. ”

yòng dào dí rén shēn shàng, , zhè shì zài mà; tā ; yòng dào nǐ yōng hù, de rén , jiù shì zài.”

Applied to an opponent, it is abuse, applied to someone you agree with, it is praise.'

Cultural Notes for 拥护

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese political culture, endorsing a leader or policy is often seen as a collective responsibility, reflecting the importance of community and harmony in decision-making processes.

Frequently Asked Questions about 拥护

Yes, but it’s more commonly used in formal discussions, especially regarding political or social issues.