敭 (yáng) - To raise & to lift up

敭Tone 2

yáng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

敭 · yáng

To raise;

to lift up;

to display;

to make known;

to propagate;

to spread.

To raiseto lift upto display

Usage highlights

Raise a flagPropagate virtueDisplay talentSpread a reputationPromote cultureLift up

Synonyms

  • 揚— to raise; to spread; to propagate
  • 舉— to lift; to raise
  • 宣— to declare; to proclaim

Antonyms

  • 抑— to suppress; to restrain
  • 壓— to press down; to oppress

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He raised the flag high (敭旗).
  • To propagate virtue (敭德).
  • The story spread far and wide (故事敭播).
  • She displayed her talents (敭才).

Collocations

  • Raise a flag(敭旗)
  • Propagate virtue(敭德)
  • Display talent(敭才)
  • Spread a reputation(敭名)
  • Promote culture(敭文化)
  • Lift up(敭起)

Idioms

  • To spread one's fame far and wide(名敭四海)
  • To display one's talents(敭才露己)
  • To propagate virtue and suppress evil(敭善瘅恶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 敭 is an ancient variant form of 揚, sharing the same meaning and pronunciation.
  • It appears in classical texts and historical documents, often in the context of raising banners or promoting virtues.
  • Its usage conveys a sense of classical elegance and literary refinement.

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