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Expressing "advocate" with 主张 (zhǔzhāng) as a verb
Actions & Events
Suggestion & Advice
Structure
Subject + 主张 + Clause/Noun
Explanation
The verb 主张 (zhǔzhāng) means "to advocate," "to maintain," or "to stand for," expressing a position or opinion that someone actively promotes. It implies a deliberate, reasoned stance on an issue. Use it when someone is pushing for a particular course of action or belief.
Examples
她一直主张用和平的方式解决争端。
Tā yìzhí zhǔzhāng yòng hépíng de fāngshì jiějué zhēngduān.
She has always advocated resolving disputes through peaceful means.
很多专家主张减少加班时间，保护员工健康。
Hěnduō zhuānjiā zhǔzhāng jiǎnshǎo jiābān shíjiān, bǎohù yuángōng jiànkāng.
Many experts advocate reducing overtime to protect employees' health.
他主张孩子应该多接触大自然。
Tā zhǔzhāng háizi yīnggāi duō jiēchù dà zìrán.
He advocates that children should have more contact with nature.