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促使 (cù shǐ): to urge, to prompt

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to urge, to prompt
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to prompt
  • to induce
  • to spur

Chinese explanation

  • 推动或使得某人、某事发生某种变化或行动,常指外部原因导致某种结果
  • 强调因为某个因素的作用,让人或事物产生某种反应或进入某种状态。

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HSK 4

to make

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Example sentences

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The company introduced a new reward system, prompting employees to work harder.

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Seeing the difficult learning conditions of children in the mountainous area prompted us to decide to donate money to help them.

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His parents' encouragement prompted him to face the challenge bravely, and he eventually succeeded.

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This failure prompted him to reflect on his study methods and make adjustments.

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The problem of urban traffic congestion prompted the government to accelerate the pace of subway construction.

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