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    Expressing "appeal" with 呼吁 (hūyù)

    Actions & Events
    Suggestion & Advice

    Structure

    Subject + 呼吁 + Action/Clause

    Explanation

    The verb 呼吁 (hūyù) means "to appeal" or "to call upon," and is used when someone publicly urges others to take action. It is common in news and formal speech, often followed by the action being called for.

    Examples

    • 环保组织呼吁大家减少使用塑料袋。

      Huánbǎo zǔzhī hūyù dàjiā jiǎnshǎo shǐyòng sùliào dài.

      Environmental organizations are calling on everyone to reduce the use of plastic bags.

    • 很多家长呼吁学校减轻学生的课业负担。

      Hěn duō jiāzhǎng hūyù xuéxiào jiǎnqīng xuéshēng de kèyè fùdān.

      Many parents are calling on schools to lighten students' homework burden.

    • 医生呼吁市民注意饮食健康。

      Yīshēng hūyù shìmín zhùyì yǐnshí jiànkāng.

      Doctors are urging citizens to pay attention to a healthy diet.

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