吊 (diào) - to hang & to suspend

吊Tone 4

diào ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 口

橙丁

吊 · diào

to hang;

to suspend;

to lift up or let down with a rope;

to condole;

to mourn;

to revoke;

to withdraw

to hangto suspendto lift up or let down with a

Usage highlights

to hangcranechandelierto condoleto revoke a licenseto lift

Synonyms

  • 挂— to hang
  • 悬— to suspend
  • 悼— to mourn

Antonyms

  • 放— to release; to let go
  • 降— to lower

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The worker is lifting the goods with a crane (吊车).
  • We went to offer condolences (吊唁) at the funeral.
  • The chandelier hangs from the ceiling (吊灯).

Collocations

  • to hang(吊挂)
  • crane(吊车)
  • chandelier(吊灯)
  • to condole(吊唁)
  • to revoke a license(吊销执照)
  • to lift(吊起)

Idioms

  • To lift a weight as if it were light(举重若轻, but often used with 吊 for lifting)
  • To hang high for display(吊起来示众)
  • To visit and condole(吊丧问疾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, '吊' was used in rituals of mourning and condolence, reflecting social customs of respect for the deceased.
  • The character is also associated with physical suspension, used in contexts from construction to punishment.

FAQ