蒟
lift; put forward; elect; act
Meanings
5 senses · 10 examplesverb
to lift up; to raise
Often used for physical actions like raising a hand or an object.
He raised his hand to show agreement.
Weightlifting is a sport.
verb
to cite; to give an example
Used when providing examples or evidence in speech or writing.
Please give an example to illustrate.
The report cited many data points.
verb
to elect; to recommend
formalOften used in formal contexts like elections or nominations.
Everyone unanimously elected him as class monitor.
He was recommended to participate in this competition.
verb
to act; to start an action
Often used for significant actions like starting a rebellion or movement.
They held a protest.
In history, peasants staged uprisings many times.
noun
action; deed
formalRefers to a specific act or behavior, often formal or significant.
This act of his won everyone's respect.
Every single action must be considered carefully.