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    Referring to "proposition" with 主张 (zhǔzhāng) as a noun

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Subject + 的 + 主张

    Explanation

    The noun 主张 (zhǔzhāng) means "proposition," "position," or "standpoint," referring to a view or claim that someone holds. It is used to describe the content of someone's stance or argument. Context distinguishes the noun usage from the verb usage of the same word.

    Examples

    • 你的主张很有道理,我们可以试试。

      Nǐ de zhǔzhāng hěn yǒu dàolǐ, wǒmen kěyǐ shìshi.

      Your proposal makes a lot of sense; we can give it a try.

    • 双方的主张差距太大,很难达成一致。

      Shuāngfāng de zhǔzhāng chājù tài dà, hěn nán dáchéng yízhì.

      The positions of the two sides are too far apart, making it hard to reach an agreement.

    • 这位教授的主张在学术界引起了广泛讨论。

      Zhè wèi jiàoshòu de zhǔzhāng zài xuéshù jiè yǐnqǐ le guǎngfàn tǎolùn.

      This professor's views have sparked widespread discussion in academic circles.

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