托举 (tuō jǔ) — to lift and support (physically); to support (figuratively, e.g., to help someone succeed)
Definition
Combines 托 (support from below) and 举 (lift up) to mean actively lifting and holding something or someone up. Used both physically (e.g., a weightlifter) and figuratively for nurturing talent or supporting a cause.
verb
to lift and support (physically)to support (figuratively, e.g., to help someone succeed)
Examples
- 托举。Tā yòng lì tuō jǔ qǐ dì shàng de xiāng zi.He lifted and supported the box from the ground with force.
- 托举，。Jiào liàn quán lì tuō jǔ nián qīng duì yuán, ràng tā men kuài sù chéng zhǎng.The coach fully supports the young players, letting them grow quickly.
- 托举。Shè huì shàng xū yào gèng duō rén lái tuō jǔ gōng yì shì yè.Society needs more people to support public welfare causes.
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