舁 (yú) - To carry & to lift up

舁Tone 2

yú ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

咏与

舁 · yú

To carry;

to lift up;

to raise with hands.

To carryto lift upto raise with hands.

Usage highlights

Carry togetherLift a sedan chairCarry a statueLift upCarry a coffinCarry a load

Synonyms

  • 抬— to lift; to carry
  • 举— to lift; to raise
  • 扛— to carry on shoulder

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They carried the sedan chair together (舁轿).
  • The statue was lifted by four people (舁像).
  • He helped carry the heavy load (舁重物).

Collocations

  • Carry together(共舁)
  • Lift a sedan chair(舁轿)
  • Carry a statue(舁像)
  • Lift up(舁起)
  • Carry a coffin(舁棺)
  • Carry a load(舁物)

Idioms

  • Carry on shoulders and lift with hands(肩舁手举)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents collective action of carrying heavy objects, often seen in traditional ceremonies.
  • Used in historical contexts for carrying palanquins, statues, or ceremonial objects.
  • The character depicts two hands (臼) lifting something together.

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