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March 24, 2026
提拔tíbá(ti2ba2)
提拔 means to promote someone to a higher position or rank, usually in a professional context. It often implies recognition of the individual's capabilities and potential for greater responsibility, commonly used in workplaces or organizational structures.
Frequency#13035DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, promotions often involve not just individual merit but also relationships and networks, known as '关系' (guānxì). Understanding this can provide deeper insights into workplace dynamics in China.
Memory Tip
Imagine a ladder that you can '提' (ti) to '拔' (ba) someone up to a higher rung. The '提' looks like a hand lifting someone up, while '拔' suggests pulling them upward. Together, they create a vivid image of promotion.
Meanings of 提拔
tíbá(ti2ba2)
1to promote to a higher job
2to select for promotion
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About 提拔
提拔Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#13035Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2
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晋升 (jìnshēng) - use 提拔 when emphasizing recognition of individual capabilities, while 晋升 focuses more on the act of advancing in rank regardless of personal merit.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a ladder that you can '提' (ti) to '拔' (ba) someone up to a higher rung. The '提' looks like a hand lifting someone up, while '拔' suggests pulling them upward. Together, they create a vivid image of promotion.
Usage Notes
This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as business or government. A common mistake is to confuse it with '提升' (tíshēng), which means 'to elevate' but doesn't necessarily imply a formal promotion. Remember that '提拔' specifically refers to job advancements.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, '提拔' is useful for discussing career progression and organizational dynamics. Students should focus on using it in sentences related to job roles and hierarchies, connecting it with other HSK Level 6 vocabulary about employment and personal development.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, promotions often involve not just individual merit but also relationships and networks, known as '关系' (guānxì). Understanding this can provide deeper insights into workplace dynamics in China.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use '提拔' for informal situations, as in casual conversations about friends. For example, saying '我提拔他去旅行' (I promote him to travel) is incorrect; '提拔' should be reserved for formal contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 提拔
提拔 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.
I had been promoted for what was called gallant and meritorious service.
Example Sentences for 提拔 (3)
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我之所以得到提拔是由于立下了所谓的英勇卓越的功勋。
wǒ zhī suǒ yǐ dé dào tí bá shì yóu yú lì xià le suǒ wèi de yīng yǒng zhuó yuè de gōng xūn。
I had been promoted for what was called gallant and meritorious service.
2
安东尼肯定会得到提拔，那是板上钉钉的事儿。
ān dōng ní kěn dìng huì dé dào tí bá， ， nà shì bǎn shàng dīng dīng de shì。
Anthony was a dead cert for promotion.
3
竟然提拔她当销售经理，叫每个人都感到意外。
jìng rán tí bá tā dāng xiāo shòu jīng lǐ， ， jiào měi gè rén dū gǎn dào yì。
Her promotion to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise.
Cultural Notes for 提拔
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, promotions often involve not just individual merit but also relationships and networks, known as '关系' (guānxì). Understanding this can provide deeper insights into workplace dynamics in China.
Frequently Asked Questions about 提拔
'提拔' is primarily used in professional settings, particularly related to promotions, but can also be applied in contexts like school or organizations.
'提拔' usually refers to promoting someone within a hierarchy, such as a manager promoting a team member, rather than someone outside their direct supervision.
'提拔' focuses specifically on the act of promoting someone to a higher position, while '提升' can mean to elevate or improve in a general sense.
