举 (jǔ) — to lift / to raise / to cite
HSK 3 | verb | to raise something upward or to give an example
举 (jǔ)
A verb meaning to lift, raise, or hold up something, and also to give or cite an example.
Meanings
- [verb] To lift, to raise, to hold up.
- [verb] To give (an example), to cite, to name.
Example Sentences
请举手回答问题。 Qǐng jǔ shǒu huídá wèntí. Please raise your hand to answer the question.
老师举了一个很好的例子。 Lǎoshī jǔ le yīgè hěn hǎo de lìzi. The teacher gave a very good example.
他举起了沉重的箱子。 Tā jǔ qǐ le chénzhòng de xiāngzi. He lifted up the heavy box.
你能举一个例子吗？ Nǐ néng jǔ yīgè lìzi ma? Can you give an example?
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 举手 | raise one's hand |
| 举例 | give an example |
| 举例说明 | explain with an example |
| 举重 | weightlifting |
| 举行 | to hold (an event) |
Memory Hook
Picture someone raising both hands high above their head, calling attention — that is 举 in action.