举起

舉起

jǔqǐ

verb #6,838

Meanings

1 to raise
2 to lift up
3 to hold up

Characters

to raise; to lift

Examples

他举起了手。

Tā jǔqǐ le shǒu.

He raised his hand.

她举起奖杯庆祝胜利。

Tā jǔqǐ jiǎngbēi qìngzhù shènglì.

She lifted the trophy to celebrate the victory.

工人们举起沉重的箱子。

Gōngrénmen jǔqǐ chénzhòng de xiāngzi.

The workers lifted up the heavy boxes.

Tips

usage

举起 emphasizes the upward motion of lifting. Compare with 拿起 (to pick up) which focuses on grabbing.

Stroke Order

举 jǔ

起 qǐ