提议

• Pinyin: tí yì
• Hanzi breakdown: 提 = 扌(hand) + 是 (is) — to raise; 议 = 讠(speech) + 义 (righteousness) — to discuss

Meaning

To propose; proposal; suggestion. Putting forward an idea for consideration.

A formal way to make suggestions in meetings, discussions, or official settings. Can be used as both verb and noun. More formal than 建议 but less formal than 动议. Common in workplace and organizational contexts.

Examples

1. 他提议我们下周举办一次团队聚餐，大家都很赞同。 He proposed that we hold a team dinner next week, and everyone agreed.
2. 董事会讨论了几项提议，最终通过了其中两项。 The board discussed several proposals and ultimately passed two of them.
3. 对于这个提议，我有一些不同的看法想分享。 I have some different thoughts to share about this proposal.

Usage Guide

Context: meetings, workplace, organizations

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 我提议休息一下。(I propose we take a break.)
• 这个提议很好。(This proposal is good.)

Don't Say

• 把命令说成'提议' (Don't call commands 提议 — proposals should be open to discussion)

Origin & History

提 means to raise, 议 means to discuss — raising a point for discussion.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal