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AI Study Notes for 推
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.
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.'
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.
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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Etymology of 推
Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 隹 represents the sound.
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Decomposition of 推
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How to say to push in Chinese
“to push” in Chinese is推
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.
This pattern emphasizes the action of the verb, often used to clarify or provide additional information.
他是推开门的。
He is the one who pushed the door open.
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随着时间的____移，我慢慢理解了他的做法。
As time went by, I gradually understood his approach.
Common Confusions with 推
Both characters have similar pronunciations but different meanings; 退 focuses on withdrawal.
的 modifies nouns, while 得 is used to introduce complements or describe the manner of an action.
他推得很快。
的 modifies nouns, while 得 is used to introduce complements or describe the manner of an action.
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Usage Notes for 推
Be careful not to confuse 推 with 退; they have different meanings and usage contexts.
我推了他。
I pushed him.
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我____了他。
I pushed him.
Example Sentences for 推 (10)
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Cultural Notes for 推
在中国文化中，推通常与朋友和家人之间的互动有关。比如，推是一个常见的社交行为，表示邀请或鼓励他人一起参与活动。
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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.
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