抬举 (tái jǔ) — to praise and promote; to show favor or appreciation to someone; (in negative constructions) to not appreciate a kindness or opportunity

Definición

Used when a superior or senior singles someone out for praise or advancement. The fixed expression 不识抬举 means 'ungrateful for the favor shown'.

verb
to praise and promoteto show favor or appreciation to someone(in negative constructions) to not appreciate a kindness or opportunity

Ejemplos

  • 抬举
    Lǐng dǎo zhè me tái jǔ nǐ, nǐ kě dé hǎo hǎo gān.
    The boss is showing you such favor — you must work hard.
  • 抬举抬举
    Bié rén tái jǔ nǐ, nǐ fǎn dào shēng qì le, zhēn shì bù shí tái jǔ.
    Someone does you a favor, but you get angry instead — how ungrateful.
  • 抬举
    Tā jué de zì jǐ bèi tái jǔ le, xīn lǐ tè bié gāo xìng.
    He felt that he was being appreciated, and was very happy inside.

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