Chinese
Meaning: to raise; to cite (an example)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

舉
举

Example sentences

Can you give an example?
他舉杯邀明月,對影成三人。
他举杯邀明月,对影成三人。
He lifts his glass to invite the moon, and with his shadow, they become three.
當老師提問時,同學們不約而同地舉起了手。
当老师提问时,同学们不约而同地举起了手。
When the teacher asked a question, the students all raised their hands in unison.
他在健身房舉起沉重的槓鈴。
他在健身房举起沉重的杠铃。
He lifted the heavy barbell at the gym.
你能舉個例子嗎?
你能举个例子吗?
Can you give an example?
他贏得比賽後,得意揚揚地舉起了獎盃。
他赢得比赛后,得意扬扬地举起了奖杯。
After winning the competition, he triumphantly lifted the trophy.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in '舉例' (to give an example) or '舉手' (to raise hand).

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