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推进 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
推进tuījìnto impelHSK 5, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #6010, Hard
推进tuījìnto carry forwardHSK 5, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #6010, Hard
推进tuījìnto push onHSK 5, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #6010, Hard
推进tuījìnto advanceHSK 5, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #6010, Hard
推进tuījìnto drive forwardHSK 5, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #6010, Hard
tuījìn(tui1jin4)tui jin T1
  1. 1to impel
  2. 2to carry forward
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March 24, 2026

推进(推進)tuījìn(tui1jin4)

推进 (tuī jìn) means to push forward or to advance something, often used in contexts such as progress in a project, initiative, or policy. This term conveys a sense of active involvement in driving something towards completion or improvement.

Strokes18Frequency#6010DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese society, the concept of 推进 is often linked to collective efforts in initiatives like economic development or community projects, emphasizing teamwork and the importance of progress. This reflects the cultural value placed on harmony and collective success.

Memory Tip

Imagine a train (推) pushing (进) a heavy cart forward. The character 推 (tuī) looks like a hand pushing, while 进 (jìn) signifies moving forward. Visualize a conductor urging the train to advance, helping you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation.

Meanings of 推进

tuījìn(tui1jin4)
1to impel
2to carry forward
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About 推进

推进Simplified
推進Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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Quick Contrast

推进 (tuījìn) vs 促进 (cùjìn) — use 推进 when emphasizing the act of pushing forward something actively, while 促进 focuses more on promoting or facilitating progress.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when using 推进, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning. It is often used in formal contexts, such as business reports or government policy discussions. Common collocations include 推进工作 (advance work) and 推进改革 (promote reform).

HSK Study Tips

Although 推进 is not specifically categorized under HSK levels, it is relevant for learners at HSK 4 and above, especially those focusing on academic or professional vocabulary. Students should pay attention to phrases involving 推进 to understand how it functions in different contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 推进 with 推 (to push) alone, forgetting the nuance of advancement. For instance, saying '我推这个项目' (I push this project) is incorrect; it should be '我推进这个项目' (I advance this project).

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Component Characters

推tuīto push
HSK 411 strokes扌
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进jìnto advance
HSK 27 strokes辶
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How to say to impel in Chinese

“to impel” in Chinese is推进tuījìn

推进 (tuī jìn) means to push forward or to advance something, often used in contexts such as progress in a project, initiative, or policy. This term conveys a sense of active involvement in driving something towards completion or improvement.

When to use 推进

Be cautious with the tone when using 推进, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning. It is often used in formal contexts, such as business reports or government policy discussions. Common collocations include 推进工作 (advance work) and 推进改革 (promote reform).

推进 or something close to it

推进 (tuījìn) vs 促进 (cùjìn) — use 推进 when emphasizing the act of pushing forward something actively, while 促进 focuses more on promoting or facilitating progress.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 推进 with 推 (to push) alone, forgetting the nuance of advancement. For instance, saying '我推这个项目' (I push this project) is incorrect; it should be '我推进这个项目' (I advance this project).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 推进

Synonyms include 促进 (cù jìn, promote) and 加速 (jiā sù, accelerate), which can be used depending on the context.

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