弘扬

hóng yáng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

发扬光大；大力宣扬。

To promote, to advocate, to carry forward (usually positive things like culture, spirit, traditions).

常用于表示对优秀文化、传统、精神等的积极宣传和推广，强调使其影响更广泛。

Often used to indicate actively promoting and popularizing excellent culture, traditions, spirits, etc., emphasizing making their influence wider.

1 我们要弘扬中华民族的优秀传统文化。 (We must promote the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation.)
2 他致力于弘扬科学精神，反对迷信。 (He is dedicated to promoting the scientific spirit and opposing superstition.)
3 这部纪录片旨在弘扬爱国主义精神。 (This documentary aims to carry forward the spirit of patriotism.)
4 学校举办活动弘扬雷锋精神。 (The school holds activities to promote the spirit of Lei Feng.)
5 艺术家们通过作品弘扬社会正能量。 (Artists promote positive social energy through their works.)

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