带动 (dàidòng)

To drive or spur something means to cause it to progress, develop, or move forward through direct influence, acting like a motor that pulls other parts along with it.

Meanings

[verb] to drive; to spur; to pull along; to lead the way for; to bring about (development or change in others)

Example Sentences

旅游业的发展带动了当地经济的整体增长。 Lǚyóuyè de fāzhǎn dàidòngle dāngdì jīngjì de zhěngtǐ zēngzhǎng. The development of the tourism industry drove overall growth in the local economy.

他的热情和努力带动了整个团队的士气。 Tā de rèqíng hé nǔlì dàidòngle zhěnggè tuánduì de shìqì. His enthusiasm and hard work boosted the morale of the entire team.

新技术的应用带动了传统行业的转型升级。 Xīn jìshù de yìngyòng dàidòngle chuántǒng hángyè de zhuǎnxíng shēngjí. The application of new technology drove the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries.

一个好学生往往能带动整个班级认真学习。 Yīgè hǎo xuéshēng wǎngwǎng néng dàidòng zhěnggè bānjí rènzhēn xuéxí. One good student can often drive the entire class to study diligently.

政府投资基础设施，带动了大量就业机会。 Zhèngfǔ tóuzī jīchǔ shèshī, dàidòngle dàliàng jiùyè jīhuì. Government investment in infrastructure created a large number of employment opportunities.

领先企业的成功经验可以带动中小企业的发展。 Lǐngxiān qǐyè de chénggōng jīngyàn kěyǐ dàidòng zhōngxiǎo qǐyè de fāzhǎn. The successful experience of leading companies can drive the development of small and medium enterprises.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
带动经济 (dàidòng jīngjì)	to drive/stimulate the economy
带动发展 (dàidòng fāzhǎn)	to drive development
带动就业 (dàidòng jiùyè)	to generate/drive employment
带动增长 (dàidòng zēngzhǎng)	to drive growth
带动作用 (dàidòng zuòyòng)	driving/leading role
带动转型 (dàidòng zhuǎnxíng)	to drive transformation

Usage Notes

带动 uses the metaphor of physically pulling or leading something along -- like a locomotive pulling train cars. It implies that one thing's progress or energy directly causes movement in others. It is commonly used in economic, social, and motivational contexts.

带动 differs from 推动 (to push forward/promote) in that 带动 emphasizes leading from the front (pulling along), while 推动 suggests pushing from behind. Both result in forward movement, but the source and direction of force differ conceptually.

Memory Hook

带 (to lead/carry/bring) + 动 (movement) -- to bring others into motion by leading the way, like a pacemaker who brings the whole group along.