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倡议 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
倡议chàngyìto suggestHSK 7, n, 15 strokes, rank #30851, Very Hard
倡议chàngyìto initiateHSK 7, n, 15 strokes, rank #30851, Very Hard
倡议chàngyìproposalHSK 7, n, 15 strokes, rank #30851, Very Hard
倡议chàngyìinitiativeHSK 7, n, 15 strokes, rank #30851, Very Hard
chàngyì(chang4yi4)chang yi T4
  1. 1to suggest
  2. 2to initiate
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March 24, 2026

倡议(倡議)chàngyì(chang4yi4)

倡议 (chàng yì) refers to a proposal or initiative that suggests a course of action. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as policy discussions, community projects, or organizational changes, where someone is advocating for a new idea or plan.

Strokes15Frequency#30851DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture,倡议 often plays a significant role in community and government initiatives, such as environmental campaigns or public health drives, reflecting the collectivist nature of society where communal well-being is prioritized.

Memory Tip

Think of '倡' (chàng) as a 'song' (唱, chàng) that you are singing to promote an idea, while '议' (yì) resembles a meeting where discussions (议论, yì lùn) take place. Picture yourself leading a choir, singing out your proposal to gather support.

Meanings of 倡议

chàngyì(chang4yi4)
1to suggest
2to initiate
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倡议Simplified
倡議Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#30851Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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提议 (tí yì) vs 倡议 (chàng yì): 提议 is often used for suggestions or proposals in less formal contexts, while 倡议 carries a stronger connotation of advocacy and initiative.

Usage Notes

This term is generally used in formal contexts, so it's important to avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '提出倡议' (tí chū chàng yì) meaning 'to put forward a proposal' and '接受倡议' (jiē shòu chàng yì) meaning 'to accept an initiative'. Be careful with the tones, as mispronunciation can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 倡议 connects to other advanced vocabulary related to governance and social initiatives. Students should focus on its usage in formal contexts and understand related terms like '建议' (jiàn yì, suggestion) and '计划' (jì huà, plan).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 倡议 with similar terms like 建议. For example, saying '我有一个倡议' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè chàng yì) in a casual setting is incorrect; it would be better to use 建议 here.

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Component Characters

倡chàngto initiate
HSK 710 strokes亻
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议yìto comment on
HSK 75 strokes讠
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How to say to suggest in Chinese

“to suggest” in Chinese is倡议chàngyì

倡议 (chàng yì) refers to a proposal or initiative that suggests a course of action. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as policy discussions, community projects, or organizational changes, where someone is advocating for a new idea or plan.

When to use 倡议

This term is generally used in formal contexts, so it's important to avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '提出倡议' (tí chū chàng yì) meaning 'to put forward a proposal' and '接受倡议' (jiē shòu chàng yì) meaning 'to accept an initiative'. Be careful with the tones, as mispronunciation can change the meaning.

倡议 or something close to it

提议 (tí yì) vs 倡议 (chàng yì): 提议 is often used for suggestions or proposals in less formal contexts, while 倡议 carries a stronger connotation of advocacy and initiative.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 倡议 with similar terms like 建议. For example, saying '我有一个倡议' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè chàng yì) in a casual setting is incorrect; it would be better to use 建议 here.

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倡议 emphasizes a formal proposal or initiative, often in a collective context, while 建议 refers more generally to a suggestion that can be informal.

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