teoi1 hoeng3推向
Jyutpingteoi1 hoeng3
Yaletēui heung
Definition
To push towards, to drive towards, or to steer something in a certain direction.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or abstract contexts rather than for physical pushing. It often appears in news, political discourse, or analytical writing to describe the progression of a situation or trend toward a specific outcome. It carries a sense of active, deliberate influence over the trajectory of events.
Examples
He is pushing the matter to the extreme.
Why do you want to push it in this direction?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this for physical actions like pushing a door or a person, where you should use 推 instead. It is strictly for abstract concepts or metaphorical directions.
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Grammar guides
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