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催促 (cuīcù) - use 敦促 when you want to emphasize a polite insistence rather than just a prompt; 劝告 (quàngào) - use 敦促 when the focus is on urging action rather than merely advising.
敦促 is often used in formal communications, such as letters or official requests, rather than casual conversation. A common collocation is 敦促某人 (dūn cù mǒu rén), meaning 'to urge someone.' Be mindful of using the correct tone when addressing the urgency of a situation, as too strong a tone can seem impolite.
Although 敦促 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it is useful for advanced learners aiming to enhance their formal communication skills. Students should focus on recognizing its components and practicing its use in context with other formal verbs of urging or encouraging.
Learners often confuse 敦促 with 促进 (cù jìn), which means 'to promote,' leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我敦促这个项目' (wǒ dūn cù zhège xiàngmù) instead of '我促进这个项目' (wǒ cù jìn zhège xiàngmù) when referring to promoting a project.
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How to say to press in Chinese
“to press” in Chinese is敦促
敦促 (dūn cù) means to press or urge someone to take action, often used in formal contexts such as requests or reminders. It conveys a sense of urgency and importance, typically involving a polite insistence on completing a task or adhering to a commitment.
When to use 敦促
敦促 is often used in formal communications, such as letters or official requests, rather than casual conversation. A common collocation is 敦促某人 (dūn cù mǒu rén), meaning 'to urge someone.' Be mindful of using the correct tone when addressing the urgency of a situation, as too strong a tone can seem impolite.
敦促 or something close to it
催促 (cuīcù) - use 敦促 when you want to emphasize a polite insistence rather than just a prompt; 劝告 (quàngào) - use 敦促 when the focus is on urging action rather than merely advising.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 敦促 with 促进 (cù jìn), which means 'to promote,' leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我敦促这个项目' (wǒ dūn cù zhège xiàngmù) instead of '我促进这个项目' (wǒ cù jìn zhège xiàngmù) when referring to promoting a project.
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Frequently asked questions about 敦促
Some synonyms include 劝告 (quàn gào) which means 'to advise,' and 促使 (cù shǐ) meaning 'to prompt.'
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