verb HSK 4
Traditional 舉
to lift · to raise · to hold up · to cite · to enumerate
Meaning
举 is a versatile verb meaning to physically lift or raise something upward, such as raising your hand or holding up an object. It also has extended meanings of citing examples,举办 (holding an event), or taking action. The character appears in many compounds related to actions, movements, and举动 (behavior).
Usage
Native speakers commonly use 举 when describing raising hands (举手), giving examples (举例), or organizing events (举办/举行). It often combines with other verbs to form specific meanings. The tone is neutral and suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
Examples
- 01请举手回答问题。.Please raise your hand to answer the question.
- 02让我举个例子来说明。.Let me give an example to illustrate.
Common collocations
- 举手to raise one's hand
- 举例to give an example
- 举办to hold (an event), to organize
- 举行to hold (a ceremony/event)
Antonyms
Origin
The traditional form 舉 depicts hands (共) lifting something upward. The simplified form 举 retains the upper portion suggesting upward motion.