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    Expressing "propose a bill" with 提案 (tí'àn)

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    Structure

    Subject + 提案 / 反对 + 提案

    Explanation

    The word 提案 (tí'àn) can function as a verb meaning "to propose a bill" or as a noun meaning "proposal" or "motion." It combines 提 (raise/submit) and 案 (plan/case). It is commonly used in legislative, organizational, and formal meeting contexts.

    Examples

    • 他向议会提案修改环境保护法。

      tā xiàng yìhuì tí'àn xiūgǎi huánjìng bǎohù fǎ.

      He proposed to the legislature to amend the environmental protection law.

    • 这份提案得到了大多数委员的支持。

      zhè fèn tí'àn dédào le dàduōshù wěiyuán de zhīchí.

      This proposal received the support of the majority of committee members.

    • 她在会议上提案增加员工福利。

      tā zài huìyì shàng tí'àn zēngjiā yuángōng fúlì.

      She proposed at the meeting to increase employee benefits.

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