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促
cù
Description
"促"的意思是让某件事更快地发生，或者催别人快点做。
"促" means to make something happen faster or to urge someone to hurry up.
这个字常常和别的字一起用，比如"促进"和"催促"。
This character is often used together with other characters, such as in "促进" and "催促".
Meanings
促cù
to urge; to push forward; to promote
老师促我们努力学习。
The teacher urged us to study hard.
促cù
urgent; hurried; pressing
时间很促，我们要快一点。
Time is pressing; we need to hurry.
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Notes
- Nuance
促 is rarely used alone; it mostly appears in compounds like 促进 or 催促.
- Etymology
combines 亻(person) with 足(foot), suggesting pressing someone to move quickly.
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