扬
raise; spread; Yangzhou; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
raise; lift up; rise
Used for physical lifting or upward movement of objects or body parts.
There are small boats with white sails floating on the sea.
He walked into the meeting room with an air of superiority.
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The sailors raised the sails to set sail.
She raised her arm to wave goodbye to us.
The strong wind raised dust from the ground.
verb
sift; winnow
formalTraditional agricultural technique of tossing grain to separate chaff or clean dried crops.
Farmers are winnowing grain on the threshing floor to separate rice from husks.
Dried seeds need to be cleaned of impurities before sowing.
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Grandpa taught me how to winnow grain with a wooden shovel.
The wind raised the dried wheat and blew away the empty husks.
Traditional winnowing tools mainly include wooden shovels and dustpans.
verb
spread; publicize; promote
Used for sharing information, praise, or news widely.
The school praised this student who acted bravely for justice.
People widely praised the deeds of this anti-epidemic hero.
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He threatened that he would defeat his opponent in the competition.
The media widely publicized this celebrity's gossip news.
Everyone praised his quality of being ready to help others.
adjective
good-looking; handsome
literaryMost commonly used in negative constructions like 其貌不扬.
Although this writer is not good-looking, he is extremely talented.
He is not unattractive, just dressed plainly.
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This young man has a handsome appearance and is very popular.
That plain-looking old man is actually a famous scientist.
Her smile with raised eyebrows stunned everyone present.