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    Expressing 'to lift up' with 举起 (jǔqǐ)

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    举起 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 举起 (jǔqǐ) means "to lift up" or "to raise." It combines 举 (to lift) with the directional complement 起 (up), indicating the upward motion of raising something. It is used for physical actions like raising a sword, a hand, or an object.

    Examples

    • 他举起手来回答了老师的问题。

      Tā jǔqǐ shǒu lái huídále lǎoshī de wèntí.

      He raised his hand and answered the teacher's question.

    • 勇士举起宝剑，向怪兽冲了过去。

      Yǒngshì jǔqǐ bǎojiàn, xiàng guàishòu chōngle guòqù.

      The warrior raised his treasured sword and charged toward the monster.

    • 她举起奖杯，脸上露出了开心的笑容。

      Tā jǔqǐ jiǎngbēi, liǎn shàng lùchūle kāixīn de xiàoróng.

      She raised the trophy with a happy smile on her face.

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