抬举 | Chinese meaning

抬举【tái ju】

to lift sth up
to elevate sb
to honor sb (with compliments, gifts, promotions etc)
to show great regard
to speak highly
Taiwan pr. [tai2 ju3]

Generated definitions (experimental)

to lift sth up

This meaning refers to the physical act of raising or lifting an object from a lower position to a higher one.

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He lifted the box and placed it on the table.

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She worked hard to lift up her grades in order to get a scholarship.

to elevate sb

This meaning focuses on promoting or improving someone's status or position, often in a social, professional, or personal context.

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The teacher always elevates diligent students.

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This position can help me elevate my colleagues.

to honor sb (with compliments, gifts, promotions etc)

This meaning indicates showing respect or admiration towards someone through positive recognition or gestures.

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They honored her achievements by presenting her with an award.

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At the celebration, many people honored his contributions.

to show great regard

This usage emphasizes a high level of respect or esteem for someone or something, often reflected in behavior or speech.

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In this industry, he is always held in great regard by everyone.

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His family's respect for him makes him feel proud.

to speak highly

This meaning refers to praising someone or something verbally, thereby demonstrating admiration or support.

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She spoke highly of his abilities at the meeting.

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They spoke highly of this book on social media.

Generated collocations (experimental)

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