敦促 dūncù to press
to press; to urge; to hasten
How to remember 敦促: 敦 honest + 促 to urge = to press.
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How it is used
- A formal verb: to urge/press someone to act - 敦促各方 (dūncù gèfāng) urge all parties.
- Diplomatic and official register, common in statements: 敦促对方遵守协议 (dūncù duìfāng zūnshǒu xiéyì) press the other side to honor the agreement. Stronger and more formal than 催 (cuī).