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Expressing "propose" with 提议 (tíyì)
Suggestion & Advice
Structure
Subject + 提议 + Verb Phrase/Clause
Explanation
The verb 提议 (tíyì) means "to propose" or "to suggest" and is used when someone formally puts forward an idea or recommendation for consideration. It is more formal than 建议 and is common in political, legal, and business contexts.
Examples
她提议大家周末一起去爬山。
Tā tíyì dàjiā zhōumò yīqǐ qù páshān.
She suggested that everyone go hiking together on the weekend.
有代表提议修改现行的税收制度。
Yǒu dàibiǎo tíyì xiūgǎi xiànxíng de shuìshōu zhìdù.
A representative proposed amending the current tax system.