捧
Character
to hold something with both hands
Meaning
pěng
peng3- to hold something with both hands
- to praise a person or thing too much
- a measure word for things held in both hands
Examples
她捧着一杯热茶。
tā pěng zhe yì bēi rè chá
She holds a cup of hot tea in both hands.
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大家都捧他。
dà jiā dōu pěng tā
Everyone praises him too much.
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他买了一捧花生。
tā mǎi le yī pěng huā shēng
He bought a handful of peanuts.
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Stroke order
All 11 strokes
Speed
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Words with 捧
See all 23 →捧场pěng chǎngto go to someone's show or event to show you support themWordHSK 7–9捧哏pěng génstraight man (supporting role in comic dialogue 对口相声 (duì kǒu xiàng shēng))Word捧托pěng tuōto hold up with both handsWord捧杀pěng shāto praise sb in a way that does them harm (e.g. by causing them to become complacent)Word捧杯pěng bēito hold the winner's trophy; to win the championshipWord捧红pěng hóngto make popular; to make famousWord捧腹pěng fùto split one's sides laughing; to roar with laughter; (lit.) to hold one's belly with both handsWord捧花pěng huā(wedding) bouquetWord捧角pěng juéto applaud and praise a favorite actorWord捧读pěng dú(courteous) to read respectfullyWord捧上天pěng shàng tiānto praise to the skies; to shower with excessive praiseWord捧臭脚pěng chòu jiǎo(coll.) to bootlickWord