主张
Traditional: 主張
zhǔ zhāng HSK 5

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📚 Example Sentences

他主张大家应该多运动。
Tā zhǔzhāng dàjiā yīnggāi duō yùndòng.
He claims that everyone should exercise more.
她的主张得到了支持。
Tā de zhǔzhāng dédàole zhīchí.
Her assertion received support.
我主张用简单的方法解决问题。
Wǒ zhǔzhāng yòng jiǎndān de fāngfǎ jiějué wèntí.
I advocate using simple methods to solve problems.
我主张和平。
Wǒ zhǔzhāng hépíng.
I advocate for peace.
他主张改革。
Tā zhǔzhāng gǎigé.
He advocates for reform.

💡 Memory Tip

Break the characters: 主 (zhǔ) means 'main' or 'master,' and 张 (zhāng) can mean 'to open up' or 'to spread.' Think of it as 'spreading your main opinion'—you are advocating for your primary stance.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is formal and commonly used in written contexts, such as essays, speeches, official documents, or news reports. It is also used in serious spoken discussions, like debates or policy talks. It is less common in casual, everyday conversation.

📖 Grammar Points

Often used as a transitive verb followed by a noun or verb phrase (e.g., 主张和平, 主张改革). Can also be used as a noun meaning 'proposition' or 'view' (e.g., 这是我的主张). Commonly appears in structures like 主张 + [Verb Phrase] + (的) + Noun.

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese discourse, expressing a clear 主张 is often valued in formal or intellectual settings, reflecting one's reasoned position. It carries a nuance of authority and is commonly associated with leaders, experts, or official stances.

🔄 Similar Words

建议 (jiànyì) means 'to suggest' and is more casual and flexible. 提倡 (tíchàng) means 'to promote' and often refers to encouraging a general behavior or trend. 主张 is stronger, implying a firm, principled stance one argues for.

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