推动持续发展

You use this phrase as a formal goal or a strategic action. It usually follows a subject like a company, a government, or a dedicated team. You can say "We need to 推动持续发展 of our local economy." It sounds very professional and visionary. It shows you are thinking about the future, not just the immediate profit. You can also apply it to personal habits, like your fitness routine.

This is your go-to phrase for business meetings and formal presentations. Use it when discussing long-term strategies with your boss. It works perfectly in environmental contexts, like discussing green energy. You might even use it when talking to a partner about your relationship's future. It shows you are serious and committed to long-term health. It is a staple in Chinese news and official reports.

Do not use this for small, trivial tasks. If you are just trying to finish your lunch, do not say you are 推动持续发展. It will sound incredibly dramatic and weirdly robotic. Avoid it in very casual slang-heavy chats with friends at a bar. Using it while ordering bubble tea might make the cashier think you are a politician. Keep it for things that actually require long-term planning.

In China, this phrase is everywhere in the news. Since the early 2000s, the focus shifted from "growth at any cost" to "high-quality growth." This phrase represents that shift toward environmental and social balance. It is a key part of the "Chinese Dream" and national policy. It reflects a cultural value of looking ahead for future generations. It is the language of progress and responsibility.

You will often hear 可持续发展 (kě chíxù fāzhǎn), which specifically means "sustainable development." Another common one is 促进发展 (cùjìn fāzhǎn), which just means "promote development." If you want to sound more poetic, you might hear 细水长流 (xì shuǐ cháng liú). That means "thin streams flow long," implying steady, long-term progress. 推动 remains the most active and professional way to start the phrase.