捧场

捧場

pěngchǎng

verb HSK 7-9 #16,496

Meanings

1 to show support by attending
2 to cheer someone on
3 to give face (by showing up)

Characters

to hold up; to support

venue; occasion

Examples

HSK 1

谢谢大家来捧场！

Xièxie dàjiā lái pěngchǎng!

Thank you all for coming to show your support!

HSK 1

朋友开了新店，我们去捧场吧。

Péngyou kāi le xīn diàn, wǒmen qù pěngchǎng ba.

A friend opened a new shop; let's go support them.

Tips

memory

Imagine holding up (捧) the stage/venue (场) with your presence - you're 'propping up' someone's event by showing up.

Stroke Order

捧 pěng

场 chǎng