提出 (tíchū)

提出 means to propose, raise, or put forward an idea, question, or suggestion, introducing it into a discussion or bringing it to someone's attention for consideration.

Meanings

[verb] to propose; to put forward; to raise; to bring up

Example Sentences

他在会议上提出了一个新的解决方案。 Tā zài huìyì shàng tíchūle yīgè xīn de jiějué fāng'àn. He put forward a new solution at the meeting.

学生们可以向老师提出问题。 Xuéshēngmen kěyǐ xiàng lǎoshī tíchū wèntí. Students can raise questions with the teacher.

她提出了辞职申请。 Tā tíchūle cízhí shēnqǐng. She submitted her resignation request.

这个问题由谁最先提出的？ Zhège wèntí yóu shuí zuì xiān tíchū de? Who first raised this question?

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
提出建议	to put forward a suggestion
提出问题	to raise a question
提出方案	to propose a plan
提出要求	to make a request/demand

Usage Notes

提出 is a very versatile and common verb. It requires an object (something that is being proposed or raised). It is used in formal and informal contexts alike. The sense is always of bringing something to the surface: a question, idea, proposal, or demand that was not previously part of the discussion.

Memory Hook

提 means "to lift/carry" and 出 means "out." So 提出 is to lift something out into the open: taking an idea from your mind and placing it in front of others.