弆
lift; recommend; act; collect (lit.)
Meanings
5 senses · 10 examplesverb
to lift; to raise; to hold up
Most common modern meaning.
He raised his hand to answer the question.
Weightlifters can lift very heavy barbells.
verb
to recommend; to elect; to nominate
formalOften used in formal contexts like elections or job recommendations.
He was recommended as the new department manager.
Everyone unanimously elected him as the class monitor.
verb
to cite; to give as an example; to mention
Common when providing evidence or examples.
To illustrate the problem, he cited many examples.
Learning by analogy is an important study method.
noun
action; deed; feat
formalOften used in set phrases to describe significant actions or achievements.
His every move is closely watched.
This charitable deed moved many people.
verb
to collect; to store up; to preserve
archaicClassical Chinese (书) usage; rare in modern spoken language. Related to the original meaning of gathering.
Store it in a famous mountain to pass it on to later generations.
This item can be stored away for future use.