骞 (qiān) - To lift up & to raise

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qiān ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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骞 · qiān

To lift up;

to raise;

to soar;

to fly high;

also used in names meaning ambitious, aspiring, or soaring spirit.

To lift upto raiseto soar

Usage highlights

Soaring highAmbitious and soaringLift and flyZhang QianSoaring phoenixRising dragon

Synonyms

  • 腾— to soar; to rise
  • 飞— to fly
  • 升— to rise; to ascend

Antonyms

  • 落— to fall; to drop
  • 降— to descend; to lower
  • 沉— to sink; to submerge

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has soaring ambitions (鸿鹄之志).
  • The eagle soars high in the sky (鹰击长空).
  • This character is often used in names to signify aspiration (用于名字表示志向高远).

Collocations

  • Soaring high(高骞)
  • Ambitious and soaring(骞腾)
  • Lift and fly(骞举)
  • Zhang Qian(张骞, Han dynasty explorer)
  • Soaring phoenix(骞凤)
  • Rising dragon(骞龙)

Idioms

  • Soaring ambition(志在骞腾)
  • Rising to great heights(骞翮远翥)
  • Lifting the nation(骞国)

Cultural background

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  • Historically associated with Zhang Qian, the Han dynasty explorer who opened the Silk Road, symbolizing exploration and ambition.
  • Often used in classical literature to describe birds soaring high, representing lofty ideals and aspirations.
  • Considered an elegant character in naming, conveying a sense of nobility and high ambition.

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