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Expressing 'to urge' with 敦促 (dūncù)
Actions & Events
Obligation & Necessity
Structure
Subject + 敦促 + Object + Verb Phrase
Explanation
The verb 敦促 (dūncù) means "to urge" or "to press" someone to do something. It carries a formal tone and is frequently used in news, diplomacy, and official contexts. It implies earnest or insistent encouragement toward action.
Examples
老师敦促学生们抓紧时间准备考试。
Lǎoshī dūncù xuéshēngmen zhuājǐn shíjiān zhǔnbèi kǎoshì.
The teacher urged the students to hurry up and prepare for the exam.
联合国敦促双方尽快恢复和平谈判。
Liánhéguó dūncù shuāngfāng jǐnkuài huīfù hépíng tánpàn.
The United Nations urged both sides to resume peace negotiations as soon as possible.
公司领导敦促各部门加快项目进度。
Gōngsī lǐngdǎo dūncù gè bùmén jiākuài xiàngmù jìndù.
The company leadership urged all departments to speed up the project progress.