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主张 (advocate) vs 观点 (viewpoint) — use 主张 when emphasizing the act of advocating for a position, while 观点 refers more generally to a personal opinion.
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 主张, as a mispronunciation can change the meaning. It is often combined with words like '意见' (yìjiàn, opinion) or '政策' (zhèngcè, policy) to articulate specific positions in formal contexts.
As an HSK Level 5 word, 主张 connects with other vocabulary that expresses opinions and beliefs, such as 观点 (guāndiǎn, viewpoint) and 立场 (lìchǎng, stance). Focus on how to use it in sentences that convey advocacy or assertion.
Learners often confuse 主张 with 观点 (guāndiǎn, viewpoint) thinking they are interchangeable. However, 主张 implies an advocacy for a specific position, while 观点 is more neutral. A wrong example would be '我的主张是这个观点' (My assertion is this viewpoint), which should be corrected to '我的观点是这个' (My viewpoint is this).
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How to say to advocate in Chinese
“to advocate” in Chinese is主张
主张 (zhǔzhāng) refers to a viewpoint or assertion that a person advocates for or supports. It is commonly used in discussions, debates, or formal arguments where individuals present their positions on various issues.
When to use 主张
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 主张, as a mispronunciation can change the meaning. It is often combined with words like '意见' (yìjiàn, opinion) or '政策' (zhèngcè, policy) to articulate specific positions in formal contexts.
主张 or something close to it
主张 (advocate) vs 观点 (viewpoint) — use 主张 when emphasizing the act of advocating for a position, while 观点 refers more generally to a personal opinion.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 主张 with 观点 (guāndiǎn, viewpoint) thinking they are interchangeable. However, 主张 implies an advocacy for a specific position, while 观点 is more neutral. A wrong example would be '我的主张是这个观点' (My assertion is this viewpoint), which should be corrected to '我的观点是这个' (My viewpoint is this).
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Grammar patterns of 主张
主张 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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中国历来____通过对话解决国际争端。
China has always advocated resolving international disputes through dialogue.
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You can say '我主张这个政策是必要的' (I advocate that this policy is necessary).
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