捧 (pěng) - To hold or carry in both hands & to offer respectfully

捧Tone 3

pěng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

捧 · pěng

To hold or carry in both hands;

to offer respectfully;

to flatter or praise excessively;

to support or uphold.

To hold or carry in both handsto offer respectfullyto flatter or praise excessively

Usage highlights

Hold in both handsPresent respectfullySupport a performanceFlatter excessivelyCarry like treasureStar

Synonyms

  • 托— to support with hand or palm
  • 举— to lift up
  • 奉— to offer respectfully

Antonyms

  • 摔— to throw down or drop
  • 弃— to abandon or discard
  • 贬— to belittle or disparage

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She held the trophy with both hands (捧着奖杯).
  • He presented the gift respectfully (捧上礼物).
  • The audience gave the performer a standing ovation (捧场).
  • Fans surrounded the celebrity asking for autographs (捧星族).

Collocations

  • Hold in both hands(捧着)
  • Present respectfully(捧上)
  • Support a performance(捧场)
  • Flatter excessively(吹捧)
  • Carry like treasure(捧宝)
  • Star-struck fan(捧星族)

Idioms

  • Carry the moon in one's arms(捧月)
  • Flatter and bootlick(吹捧拍马)
  • Hold like a treasure(捧若至宝)
  • Everyone flatters the rich(人捧有钱人)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies respect in Chinese culture when offering items with both hands.
  • In performance contexts, '捧场' reflects community support for artists and shows.
  • The flattering sense carries negative connotations of insincerity in social interactions.

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