翘 (qiào) - To lift up & to raise

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翘 · qiào

To lift up;

to raise;

to tilt upward;

to stick up;

to curl up;

to be outstanding;

to excel.

To lift upto raiseto tilt upward

Usage highlights

To stick up the tailOutstanding talentTo stand on tiptoeTo raise one's thumbWarped woodTo look forward eagerly

Synonyms

  • 抬— to lift, raise
  • 举— to lift, hold up
  • 扬— to raise, uplift
  • 杰出— outstanding, prominent

Antonyms

  • 垂— to droop, hang down
  • 低— to lower, bow down
  • 俯— to bend down, bow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bird's tail feathers curl upward (翘尾巴).
  • She stood on tiptoe to see over the crowd (翘起脚尖).
  • This new product stands out in the market (翘楚 in the market).
  • The wooden board has warped and lifted at the edges (木板翘了).

Collocations

  • To stick up the tail(翘尾巴)
  • Outstanding talent(翘楚)
  • To stand on tiptoe(翘足)
  • To raise one's thumb(翘拇指)
  • Warped wood(翘棱)
  • To look forward eagerly(翘首)

Idioms

  • Eagerly looking forward to(翘首以待)
  • Standing out among peers(翘楚群伦)
  • Raising feet and leading necks in anticipation(翘足引领)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a bird raising its tail feathers, later extended to mean excellence and prominence.
  • In naming, conveys aspiration, excellence, and standing out from the crowd.
  • The phrase 翘楚 refers to outstanding talent, derived from classical texts.

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