卬 (áng) - I, me (archaic) & to lift one's head

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áng ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 卩

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卬 · áng

I, me (archaic);

to lift one's head;

high;

proud;

price;

to expect.

I, me (archaic)to lift one's headhigh

Usage highlights

To lift one's headHigh moraleHigh priceTo look up toProudTo expect

Synonyms

  • 我— I, me (modern)
  • 吾— I, me (classical)
  • 昂— to lift; high; soaring

Antonyms

  • 俯— to lower one's head
  • 低— low

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient form for 'I' or 'me' (卬).
  • To hold one's head high (卬首).
  • High morale (士气卬扬).
  • High price (价卬).

Collocations

  • To lift one's head(卬首)
  • High morale(士气卬扬)
  • High price(价卬)
  • To look up to(卬望)
  • Proud(卬然)
  • To expect(卬待)

Idioms

  • Confident and spirited(意气卬卬)
  • With head held high(卬首伸眉)

Cultural background

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  • An archaic first-person pronoun used in classical Chinese texts.
  • The character depicts a person kneeling with head raised, conveying dignity and pride.
  • Used in names to suggest nobility, confidence, and high aspirations.

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