建议

jiàn yì

HSK 4

Meaning

to propose; to suggest; to recommend
proposal; suggestion; recommendation

Definition

提出的意见或提议。

A suggestion or proposal.

Usage

作为名词时指提出的主张或意见；作为动词时指向某人提出主张或意见。

As a noun, it refers to an idea or opinion put forward; as a verb, it means to suggest or recommend something to someone.

Examples

1 我建议你早点休息，明天才有精神。 (I suggest you rest early so you'll have energy tomorrow.)
2 他的建议很有建设性，我们应该采纳。 (His suggestion is very constructive; we should adopt it.)
3 医生建议我多喝水。 (The doctor advised me to drink more water.)
4 关于这次活动，你有什么好的建议吗？ (Do you have any good suggestions regarding this event?)
5 不建议在考试前熬夜复习。 (It is not recommended to stay up late cramming before an exam.)

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