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捧 is a phono-semantic compound. Its left radical, 扌 (shǒu), denotes a hand and manual action, while the right component, 奉 (fèng), meaning to offer or present, provides both the phonetic cue and additional semantic nuance. The character primarily describes the physical act of cupping both hands together to hold, carry, or scoop something securely. Figuratively, it is often used to mean enthusiastically supporting, promoting, or artificially elevating someone's status, such as through flattery or excessive praise to boost their public popularity.
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他把书捧在手里。
她小心翼翼地捧起小猫。
观众们捧腹大笑。
他是被导演捧红的新演员。
粉丝们捧着鲜花在机场等候。
这位主持人很会捧场，气氛非常活跃。
别总捧着他，该批评的时候也得批评。
他虽然嘴上捧着老板的方案，心里却并不认同。