gu2 ceoi1鼓吹
Jyutpinggu2 ceoi1
Yalegú chēui
Definition
To advocate, promote, or encourage.
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How it's used
Often carries a negative or suspicious connotation in Cantonese, implying that someone is pushing an agenda or encouraging others to do something potentially harmful or unwise. While it can be used neutrally in formal contexts, in daily speech it frequently suggests agitation or instigation rather than genuine support.
Examples
He is always advocating for people to invest.
Don't you go promoting this kind of unhealthy trend.
Related words
Common phrases
to promote unhealthy trends
to advocate violence
Common mistake
Learners often use it as a direct synonym for 鼓勵, but 鼓勵 is positive and supportive, whereas 鼓吹 is usually reserved for controversial ideas or actions that the speaker disapproves of.
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Grammar guides
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