Definition
The verb 捧 (pěng) has two main meanings: (1) to hold or offer something in cupped hands (a concrete action), and (2) to flatter someone by praising them excessively, often to boost their ego. Compared to 恭维 (gōng wéi, 'to flatter politely'), 捧 suggests more enthusiastic or public praise. It differs from 吹捧 (chuī pěng), which implies dishonest or exaggerated flattery to gain favor.
verb
to hold (something) in cupped handsto offer with both handsto flatterto praise excessively
classifier
handfuldouble handful
Easily confused
- 棒bànglook-alike(adjective) great, awesome, wonderful
- 碰pèngsound-aliketo touch (lightly), to come into contact with
- 拌bànlook-aliketo mix (ingredients); to toss (a salad)
- 棚péngsound-alikeshed (a simple roofed structure, often for storage or shelter)
Examples
- 捧。Tā xiǎoxīn de pěng zhe yì wǎn rè tāng.He carefully holds a bowl of hot soup in both hands.
- 捧，。Bié zǒng pěng tā le, tā huì jiāo'ào de.Don't always flatter him — he'll get cocky.
- 捧。Tā cóng dàizi lǐ qǔ chū le yì pěng mǐ.He took out a handful of rice from the bag.
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