The Chinese word 推 means “to push” or “to promote”. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe physical actions such as pushing a door or a cart, as well as non-physical actions such as promoting a product or an idea. In addition, 推 is also used in idiomatic expressions such as 推心置腹, which means to confide in someone or to share one’s deepest thoughts and feelings. Overall, 推 is a versatile and commonly used word in Chinese.
Translation
Verb: to push
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们需要推动环保事业的发展 | wǒmen xūyào tuīdòng huánbǎo shìyè de fāzhǎn | We need to promote the development of environmental protection |
| 他推着自行车往前走 | tā tuīzhe zìxíngchē wǎng qián zǒu | He pushed his bicycle forward |
| 我们需要推翻这个不公正的政府 | wǒmen xūyào tuīfān zhège bù gōngzhèng de zhèngfǔ | We need to overthrow this unjust government |
| 他推荐了一家很好的餐厅给我们 | tā tuījiàn le yī jiā hěn hǎo de cāntīng gěi wǒmen | He recommended a great restaurant to us |
| 我们需要推动社会进步 | wǒmen xūyào tuīdòng shèhuì jìnbù | We need to promote social progress |
| 他推迟了会议的时间 | tā tuīchí le huìyì de shíjiān | He postponed the meeting time |
| 我们需要推广健康生活方式 | wǒmen xūyào tuīguǎng jiànkāng shēnghuó fāngshì | We need to promote a healthy lifestyle |
| 他推开门走了进去 | tā tuī kāi mén zǒu le jìnqù | He pushed open the door and walked in |
HSK
推 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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