Meaning of 主张
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to advocate
- to stand for
- view
- position
- stand
- proposition
- viewpoint
- assertion
Measure word: 個|个
How to use 主张
主张 works as a verb meaning to advocate or stand for, and as a noun meaning a view or position. It often appears in discussions, debates, and news about policies or opinions. Example: 他主张多运动少吃糖。(Tā zhǔzhāng duō yùndòng shǎo chī táng.) He advocates exercising more and eating less sugar.
主 (zhǔ) means main or master, and 张 (zhāng) means to stretch or spread open. When you advocate something, you spread your main idea out for everyone to see.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 主张 (zhǔzhāng) with 主意 (zhǔyi). 主意 is a practical idea or plan, like a good idea for dinner, while 主张 is a considered position or stance. Also watch the 张 in 紧张 (jǐnzhāng), which means nervous and has nothing to do with opinions.
主张 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Stroke order for each character
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主 zhǔ · owner · 5 strokes
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张 zhāng · to open up · 7 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 主张.
| 主人 | zhǔrén | owner; host |
| 主要 | zhǔyào | main; principal; major; primary |
| 主意 | zhǔyi | plan; idea |
| 紧张 | jǐnzhāng | nervous; keyed up |
| 主任 | zhǔrèn | director; head |
| 主动 | zhǔdòng | to take the initiative; to do sth of one's own accord |
| 主持 | zhǔchí | to take charge of; to manage or direct |
| 自主 | zìzhǔ | to act independently; to be autonomous; to be in control of one's own affairs |
| 主席 | zhǔxí | chairperson; premier |
| 主题 | zhǔtí | theme; subject |
| 主管 | zhǔguǎn | in charge; responsible for |
| 主导 | zhǔdǎo | leading; dominant |
Questions about 主张
What does 主张 mean?
主张 (zhǔzhāng) means "to advocate; to stand for" and is used as a verb and noun.
How do you write 主张?
主张 is made of 2 characters: 主 (5 strokes), 张 (7 strokes). That is 12 strokes in total.
Is 主张 an HSK word?
Yes. 主张 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 主张 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 主张 is written 主張.
What is the difference between 主张 and 认为?
认为 (rènwéi) simply means to think or believe something is true. 主张 means you actively argue that something should be done, so it carries a sense of advocacy. For example, 我认为他对 means I think he is right, while 我主张改革 means I advocate reform.
Can 主张 be used with verbs like 提出 or 坚持?
Yes. As a noun, 主张 often pairs with 提出 (tíchū, to put forward) and 坚持 (jiānchí, to insist on). 他提出了自己的主张 means he put forward his own position.