áng
昂首
raise (head); high; expensive
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to raise one's head; to hold one's head high
literarySpecifically describes the physical action of lifting one's head upward. Can be used literally or metaphorically to show pride or confidence.
Tā他
áng昂
shǒu首
tǐng挺
xiōng胸
de地
zǒu走
jìn进
le了
huì会
yì议
shì室
。
He walked into the meeting room with his head held high and chest out.
Áng昂
shǒu首
wàng望
tiān天
，
kě可
yǐ以
kàn看
jiàn见
xīng星
xīng星
。
Raising your head to look at the sky, you can see the stars.
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Zhàn战
mǎ马
áng昂
shǒu首
cháng长
míng鸣
。
The warhorse raised its head and let out a long whinny.
verb
to be high; to soar; to rise (in price or spirit)
Often used to describe rising prices, spirits, or morale.
Wù物
jià价
áng昂
guì贵
，
shēng生
huó活
yā压
lì力
dà大
。
Prices are high, and the pressure of living is great.
Tā他
qíng情
xù绪
gāo高
áng昂
de地
wán完
chéng成
le了
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
。
He finished his speech in high spirits.
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Shì士
qì气
gāo高
áng昂
de的
jūn军
duì队
gèng更
róng容
yì易
huò获
shèng胜
。
An army with high morale is more likely to win.