cite; quote; recommend
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to quote; to cite; to adduce
formalUsed in formal writing, academic contexts, or legal documents to reference authoritative sources or precedents.
Tā他
zài在
lùn论
wén文
zhōng中
yuán援
yǐn引
le了
xǔ许
duō多
quán权
wēi威
zī资
liào料
lái来
zhī支
chí持
zì自
jǐ己
de的
guān观
diǎn点
。
He cited many authoritative sources in his paper to support his views.
Lǜ律
shī师
yuán援
yǐn引
fǎ法
lǜ律
tiáo条
wén文
wèi为
dāng当
shì事
rén人
jìn进
xíng行
biàn辩
hù护
。
The lawyer cited legal provisions to defend the client.
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Zài在
biàn辩
lùn论
zhōng中
，
tā他
jīng经
cháng常
yuán援
yǐn引
lì历
shǐ史
diǎn典
gù故
lái来
zēng增
qiáng强
shuō说
fú服
lì力
。
In debates, he often quotes historical allusions to enhance his persuasiveness.
verb
to recommend; to promote; to introduce someone for a position
formalUsed in formal or official contexts when suggesting someone for a job, promotion, or opportunity. Slightly more literary or formal than 推荐.
Tā他
yuán援
yǐn引
le了
xǔ许
duō多
xián贤
néng能
zhī之
shì士
jìn进
rù入
zhèng政
fǔ府
bù部
mén门
gōng工
zuò作
。
He recommended many virtuous and capable people to work in government departments.
Yóu由
yú于
dé得
dào到
shàng上
sī司
de的
yuán援
yǐn引
，
tā他
hěn很
kuài快
jiù就
huò获
dé得
le了
jìn晋
shēng升
de的
jī机
huì会
。
Thanks to his boss's recommendation, he quickly got the opportunity for promotion.
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Gǔ古
dài代
guān官
yuán员
cháng常
cháng常
yuán援
yǐn引
zì自
jǐ己
de的
mén门
shēng生
gù故
lì吏
。
Ancient officials often recommended their own disciples and former subordinates.