掦 (tì) - To lift & to raise

掦Tone 4

tì ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

掦 · tì

To lift;

to raise;

to hold up;

to carry;

to support.

To liftto raiseto hold up

Usage highlights

Lift upRaise handCarry togetherSupport and liftHold highLift a burden

Synonyms

  • 举— to lift; to raise
  • 抬— to lift; to carry
  • 提— to lift; to carry

Antonyms

  • 放— to put down; to release
  • 降— to lower; to descend

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He lifted the heavy box (掦起沉重的箱子).
  • She raised her hand to ask a question (掦手提问).
  • The workers carried the equipment together (工人们一起掦设备).

Collocations

  • Lift up(掦起)
  • Raise hand(掦手)
  • Carry together(共掦)
  • Support and lift(掦举)
  • Hold high(高掦)
  • Lift a burden(掦担)

Idioms

  • To lift and carry(掦举重物)
  • To raise high(高掦旗帜)
  • To support and uphold(掦举支持)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 掦 depicts the action of lifting or raising with hands.
  • It is associated with physical strength and support in various contexts.

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