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举起
jǔqǐ
Description
“举起”的意思是把东西往上抬，让它离开原来的地方。
"举起" means to lift something up, moving it away from its original place.
我们常说举起手、举起杯子或者举起重的东西。
We often say 举起手 (raise hand), 举起杯子 (raise a cup), or 举起重的东西 (lift heavy things).
Meanings
举起jǔqǐ
to lift up; to raise (up)
他举起手，想回答问题。
He raised his hand, wanting to answer the question.
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Notes
- Etymology
举 (to raise) + 起 (a directional/resultative complement meaning 'up').
- Nuance
举 alone often means 'to raise'; adding 起 stresses the upward result.
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