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带动

dàidòng

drive

How common it is

带动 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.

Pronunciation focus

Say dàidòng slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.

Usage note

带动表示推动别人一起动起来。

dài dòng biǎo shì tuī dòng bié rén yì qǐ dòng qǐ lái。

带动 means to lead or drive others to move together.

Context note

带动常用于发展、气氛和参与。

dài dòng cháng yòng yú fā zhǎn 、 qì fēn hé cān yù。

It is often used with development, atmosphere, and participation.

5 examples

他带动了大家。
tā dài dòng le dà jiā。
He got everyone moving.
这个活动带动了气氛。
zhè ge huó dòng dài dòng le qì fēn。
This event livened up the atmosphere.
老师带动学生发言。
lǎo shī dài dòng xué shēng fà yán。
The teacher encouraged students to speak.
新项目带动了发展。
xīn xiàng mù dài dòng le fā zhǎn。
The new project drove development.
音乐带动了大家跳舞。
yīn yuè dài dòng le dà jiā tiào wǔ。
The music got everyone dancing.

5 mini stories

他的热情带动了全班。
tā de rè qíng dài dòng le quán bān。
His enthusiasm inspired the whole class.
这次比赛带动了更多人参加。
zhè cì bǐ sài dài dòng le gèng duō rén shēn jiā。
This competition encouraged more people to participate.
老师用笑话带动气氛。
lǎo shī yòng xiào huà dài dòng qì fēn。
The teacher used jokes to liven up the atmosphere.
活动带动了大家的兴趣。
huó dòng dài dòng le dà jiā de xìng qù。
The event boosted everyone's interest.
好的榜样能带动别人进步。
hǎo de bǎng yàng néng dài dòng bié rén jìn bù。
A good role model can inspire others to improve.

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