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推
tuī
to push
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1272, Medium
推
tuī
to cut
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1272, Medium
推
tuī
to refuse
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1272, Medium
推
tuī
to reject
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1272, Medium
推
tuī
to decline
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1272, Medium
推
tuī
to shirk (responsibility)
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1272, Medium
推
tuī
to put off
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1272, Medium
推
tuī
to delay
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1272, Medium
推
tuī
to push forward
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1272, Medium
推
tuī
to nominate
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1272, Medium
推
tuī
to elect
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1272, Medium
推
tuī
massage
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1272, Medium
推
tuī
to push; to expel; to drive; to decline
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1272, Medium
tuī(tui1)tui T1
1to push
2to cut
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March 24, 2026
推tuī(tui1)
The character 推 (tuī) primarily means 'to push' and can also convey meanings such as 'to reject' or 'to nominate.' It is commonly used in contexts involving physical pushing, as well as metaphorical uses like pushing someone to take responsibility or declining an offer.
Strokes11Radical扌Frequency#1272DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 推 can be linked to the idea of community and collective responsibility, where individuals are often encouraged to 'push' others to fulfill their roles in society.
Memory tip
Imagine a big hand (the radical for 力, meaning strength) pushing a door forward. The word 'tuī' sounds like 'twee,' as if you're playfully pushing a friend to go first in a game. Visualize this hand urging someone forward, emphasizing the action of pushing.
Meanings of 推
tuī(tui1)
1to push
2to cut
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About 推
推Simplified
11Strokes
扌Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1272Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
推 (tuī) vs 推动 (tuīdòng) — use 推 for direct physical or metaphorical pushing, while 推动 implies promoting or driving forward an idea or initiative.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context when using 推; it can imply both physical and metaphorical pushing. Common collocations include 推迟 (tuīchí, to postpone) and 推动 (tuīdòng, to promote). Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words like 退 (tuì), which means 'to retreat.'
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 推 connects well with verbs of movement and action. Students should focus on its various applications in both literal and figurative contexts, particularly in phrases that involve decision-making or responsibility.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 推 with 退 (tuì), which means to retreat or withdraw. For example, saying '我推这个计划' (wǒ tuī zhège jìhuà) to mean 'I reject this plan' is incorrect; instead, use '我拒绝这个计划' (wǒ jùjué zhège jìhuà).
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推 = 扌 + 隹. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 推
IDS Structure⿰扌隹
推Full character
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扌shou3
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隹zhui1
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How to say to push in Chinese
“to push” in Chinese is推tuī
The character 推 (tuī) primarily means 'to push' and can also convey meanings such as 'to reject' or 'to nominate.' It is commonly used in contexts involving physical pushing, as well as metaphorical uses like pushing someone to take responsibility or declining an offer.
When to use 推
Be mindful of the context when using 推; it can imply both physical and metaphorical pushing. Common collocations include 推迟 (tuīchí, to postpone) and 推动 (tuīdòng, to promote). Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words like 退 (tuì), which means 'to retreat.'
推 or something close to it
推 (tuī) vs 推动 (tuīdòng) — use 推 for direct physical or metaphorical pushing, while 推动 implies promoting or driving forward an idea or initiative.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 推 with 退 (tuì), which means to retreat or withdraw. For example, saying '我推这个计划' (wǒ tuī zhège jìhuà) to mean 'I reject this plan' is incorrect; instead, use '我拒绝这个计划' (wǒ jùjué zhège jìhuà).
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Grammar patterns of 推
推 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 13 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The patterns below break down its most common sentence frames, with example sentences and practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) for each one.
Some examples include '推掉责任' (tuī diào zérèn), which means 'to shirk responsibility,' and '推迟会议' (tuīchí huìyì), meaning 'to postpone a meeting.' These examples illustrate the flexibility of the word in different scenarios.
推 (tuī) means 'to push' or 'to reject,' while 推动 (tuīdòng) means 'to promote' or 'to drive forward.' The latter implies a more active role in encouraging progress or change, whereas 推 can simply refer to a physical action or a refusal.
推 (tuī) primarily means 'to push' in Chinese. It can also refer to cutting, refusing, rejecting, or declining something. This versatile character is often used in various contexts, including social interactions and responsibilities.
To use 推 (tuī) in a sentence, you can say '请推门' (qǐng tuī mén), which means 'please push the door.' It can also be used in contexts like '他拒绝了我的建议' (tā jùjuéle wǒ de jiànyì), meaning 'he rejected my suggestion,' where 推 reflects the idea of pushing away a suggestion.
Common phrases include 推迟 (tuīchí, to postpone) and 推动 (tuīdòng, to push forward or promote something).
Yes, 推 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing proposals or responsibilities.
It can have a negative connotation when used to imply rejection or shirking responsibilities, so context is important.
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