倡议 (chàngyì) — initiative; proposal; to propose

倡议 (chàngyì)

倡议 refers to a formal proposal or call to action put forward by an individual, organization, or government to encourage others to join in achieving a shared goal, and as a verb it means to put forward such a proposal.

Meanings

1. [noun] initiative; proposal; call to action (a formal proposal encouraging collective action)
2. [verb] to propose; to put forward an initiative; to call on others to act

Example Sentences

中国于2013年提出"一带一路"倡议，旨在加强亚欧非三大洲的互联互通。 Zhōngguó yú 2013 nián tíchū "Yīdài Yīlù" chàngyì, zhǐ zài jiāqiáng Yà Ōu Fēi sān dà zhōu de hùlián hùtōng. China put forward the "Belt and Road" initiative in 2013, aiming to strengthen connectivity among Asia, Europe, and Africa.

这项全球环保倡议呼吁各国政府减少一次性塑料的使用，保护海洋生态。 Zhè xiàng quánqiú huánbǎo chàngyì hūyù gè guó zhèngfǔ jiǎnshǎo yīcìxìng sùliào de shǐyòng, bǎohù hǎiyáng shēngtài. This global environmental initiative calls on governments of all countries to reduce the use of single-use plastics and protect marine ecosystems.

联合国倡议各成员国加大对可再生能源的投资，推进全球能源转型。 Liánhéguó chàngyì gè chéngyuán guó jiādà duì kě zàishēng néngyuán de tóuzī, tuījìn quánqiú néngyuán zhuǎnxíng. The United Nations proposed that all member states increase investment in renewable energy to advance the global energy transition.

这位企业家倡议成立行业自律组织，规范市场竞争行为，保护消费者权益。 Zhè wèi qǐyèjiā chàngyì chénglì hángyè zìlǜ zǔzhī, guīfàn shìchǎng jìngzhēng xíngwéi, bǎohù xiāofèizhě quányì. This entrepreneur proposed establishing an industry self-regulatory body to regulate market competition and protect consumer rights.

在峰会上，多国领导人共同签署了一项关于应对气候变化的倡议书。 Zài fēnghuì shàng, duō guó lǐngdǎorén gòng tóng qiānshǔle yī xiàng guānyú yìngduì qìhòu biànhuà de chàngyìshū. At the summit, leaders of multiple countries jointly signed an initiative letter on addressing climate change.

学生联合会倡议全校师生积极参与社区服务活动，践行社会责任。 Xuéshēng liánhéhuì chàngyì quán xiào shīshēng jījí cānyù shèqū fúwù huódòng, jiànxíng shèhuì zérèn. The student union proposed that all teachers and students of the school actively participate in community service activities and practice social responsibility.

Collocations

Usage Notes

倡议 as a noun refers to a formal proposal calling for collective action, typically made by a leader, organization, or government. It differs from 建议 (jiànyì, suggestion/advice) in that 倡议 has a more public, formal, and collective character — it is a call to action aimed at many, not a private recommendation.

倡议 is closely related to 倡导, but 倡导 emphasizes the ongoing promotion of values, while 倡议 refers to a specific formal proposal or initiative. In Chinese diplomacy and politics, the word 倡议 is extremely important, associated with China's "一带一路" (Belt and Road) and other international proposals.

Memory Hook

倡 (to initiate/propose) + 议 (proposal/discussion) — 倡议 is an initiated proposal, a formal call for others to join an action.