擧 (jǔ) - To lift, raise & to recommend, elect

擧Tone 3

jǔ ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

擧 · jǔ

To lift, raise;

to recommend, elect;

to act, conduct;

to start, initiate;

an action, deed;

to cite, quote;

to fly, soar.

To lift, raiseto recommend, electto act, conduct

Usage highlights

To raise one's handTo recommend someoneTo hold a meetingTo give an exampleAn action or deedTo elect a representative

Synonyms

  • 抬— to lift, raise
  • 提— to lift, raise
  • 荐— to recommend
  • 推— to recommend, push forward

Antonyms

  • 放— to put down, release
  • 降— to lower, descend
  • 弃— to abandon, discard

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He raised his hand to ask a question (举手).
  • The committee nominated him for the position (举荐).
  • This is a heroic deed (壮举).
  • The conference will be held next month (举行).

Collocations

  • To raise one's hand(举手)
  • To recommend someone(举荐)
  • To hold a meeting(举行)
  • To give an example(举例)
  • An action or deed(举动)
  • To elect a representative(选举)

Idioms

  • To raise something with one hand(举一反三)
  • An act that shocks the world(举世瞩目)
  • To recommend the virtuous and capable(举贤任能)
  • To act in a way that attracts attention(举足轻重)
  • To cite classics and ancient texts(举经据典)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in imperial examination contexts for recommending talented individuals for government service.
  • Associated with collective action and social movements in modern Chinese history.
  • The character appears in many classical texts describing virtuous actions and recommendations.

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