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倡议

to propose

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

chang4yi4 • chàngyì

Meaning

Primary

to propose

Alternatives

propose, proposes, proposing, proposed, proposal

Mnemonic

倡议 To propose is 倡 to initiate everyone 议 to discuss the idea you put forth to determine whether it is worth carrying out.

Usage

他 倡议 了 一 个 很 好 的 主意。

He proposed a great idea.

我 倡议 我们 应该 卖 掉 我们 的 车。

I propose we should sell our car.

这 是 一 个 糟糕 的 倡议！

What a terrible proposal!