頍 (kuǐ) - To raise the head & to lift up the head

頍Tone 3

kuǐ ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

頍 · kuǐ

To raise the head;

to lift up the head;

an ancient term describing the action of lifting one's head upward.

To raise the headto lift up the headan ancient term describing the action of lifting

Usage highlights

Raise the headHeadLifting the head upwardTo look up

Synonyms

  • 仰— to look upward; to raise the head
  • 昂— to hold the head high; to raise

Antonyms

  • 俯— to lower the head; to look downward
  • 垂— to hang down; to droop

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He raised his head to look at the stars (頍首观星).
  • The ancient text describes the gesture of head-raising (頍首之礼).
  • In the ceremony, participants were required to lift their heads (頍首行礼).

Collocations

  • Raise the head(頍首)
  • Head-raising ceremony(頍礼)
  • Lifting the head upward(仰頍)
  • To look up(頍望)
  • Head-lifting gesture(頍姿)

Idioms

  • Raise head and gaze afar(頍首远望)
  • Lift head and expand chest(頍首展胸)
  • Raise head and stand straight(頍首挺立)

Cultural background

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  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing ceremonial postures and gestures.
  • Used in classical literature to depict noble or dignified bearing.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

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