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建议 (jiànyì) vs 提出 (tíchū): use 提出 when emphasizing the act of formally raising an issue, while 建议 is more about suggesting or recommending an idea.
Be careful to use 提出 in contexts where you are suggesting or raising an issue, rather than simply stating something. It is more formal than casual phrases like '说' (shuō, to say). Common collocations include 提出建议 (tí chū jiàn yì, to propose a suggestion) and 提出问题 (tí chū wèn tí, to raise a question).
While 提出 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it is useful for learners at HSK 4 and above as it relates to discussions and debates. Students should focus on how it connects with other verbs like 说 (shuō) and 提 (tí) and practice its use in formal sentences.
Learners often confuse 提出 with 提 (tí) alone, missing the nuance of 'putting forward' an idea. For example, saying '我提一个建议' (wǒ tí yī gè jiàn yì) is incorrect; it should be '我提出一个建议' (wǒ tí chū yī gè jiàn yì).
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How to say to raise (an issue) in Chinese
“to raise (an issue)” in Chinese is提出
提出 (tí chū) means 'to raise', 'to propose', or 'to put forward' an idea, suggestion, or issue. It is commonly used in discussions, proposals, and when making requests, particularly in formal or academic contexts. The nuance often implies a sense of bringing something to attention for consideration.
When to use 提出
Be careful to use 提出 in contexts where you are suggesting or raising an issue, rather than simply stating something. It is more formal than casual phrases like '说' (shuō, to say). Common collocations include 提出建议 (tí chū jiàn yì, to propose a suggestion) and 提出问题 (tí chū wèn tí, to raise a question).
提出 or something close to it
建议 (jiànyì) vs 提出 (tíchū): use 提出 when emphasizing the act of formally raising an issue, while 建议 is more about suggesting or recommending an idea.
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Learners often confuse 提出 with 提 (tí) alone, missing the nuance of 'putting forward' an idea. For example, saying '我提一个建议' (wǒ tí yī gè jiàn yì) is incorrect; it should be '我提出一个建议' (wǒ tí chū yī gè jiàn yì).
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Yes, while it is more formal, it can still be used in everyday contexts when discussing ideas.
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