举
lift; move; rise; elect; all
Meanings
9 senses · 42 examplesverb
to lift; to raise; to hold up
Used for physical lifting or raising body parts/objects.
He is lifting a barbell to exercise.
Please don't raise your hand to speak randomly during class.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
The Young Pioneers are holding up the bright red flag high.
He is holding up his phone to take photos of the sunset.
The weightlifter is competing in the game.
noun
action; move; behavior
Refers to intentional or observable behaviors and actions.
Every action and move he makes is very elegant.
This is a righteous act full of a sense of justice.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
His bold heroic act moved everyone.
This decision can achieve the effect of killing two birds with one stone.
All his actions are being monitored by the police.
verb
to launch; to start; to mobilize
Used for organized large-scale activities, military actions, or fires.
Local people launched an uprising to resist oppression.
The king ordered troops to march and attack neighboring countries.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
The children lit the campfire with torches.
They mobilized troops to overthrow the old regime.
We held a large-scale public welfare activity.
verb
to give birth (to a child)
literaryUsed exclusively in formal literary contexts, rarely used in daily spoken language.
This noblewoman gave birth to a baby boy.
His family gave birth to a pair of twin daughters.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
In ancient times, wealthy families often took pride in having children born into their household.
His grandfather passed away shortly after his daughter was born.
Grandma Wang from the village gave birth to a grandson last year.
verb
to elect; to choose; to recommend
Used for selecting people for positions or roles through voting or consultation.
We nominated him as a candidate for class monitor.
We will elect representatives to attend the national conference.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
The whole class elected him to be the leader of the study group.
They elected a well-known scholar to serve as the school principal.
The labor union will elect a new leadership team.
noun
abbreviation for juren
archaicRefers to the degree obtained by scholars in the imperial examination system of ancient China.
He passed the imperial examination and obtained the degree of juren at the age of 30.
This juren of military track once made military achievements on the frontier.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
After passing the exam, he obtained the qualification to become an official.
In the Ming and Qing dynasties, the social status of juren was very high.
His father was a retired juren.
verb
to cite; to mention; to give an example
Used for citing facts, theories, or examples to explain or prove a point.
The teacher asked us to list three methods to protect the environment.
When learning English, you should be able to infer other cases from one instance.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
Please give an example of your favorite movie.
He cited a lot of data to prove his point of view.
The lawyer cited multiple precedents in court.
adjective
all; entire; whole
literaryUsed before nouns to refer to the entire group or scope.
All the audience in the venue stood up and applauded for him.
People across the country are paying attention to this competition.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
This matter is known all over the world.
The whole country is celebrating the New Year.
All the students in the class were moved by his story.
noun
surname Ju
Used as a family name in China.
Mr. Ju is our new neighbor.
I know a Chinese medicine practitioner whose surname is Ju.