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The character "捧" originates from the component "奉", which itself conveyed the notion of offering or presenting with both hands, and through the incorporation of the hand radical on the left, it specifically denotes actions involving manual support or elevation. Constructed as a phono-semantic compound, the element "奉" provides phonetic guidance while the radical anchors its meaning in physical hand movements. Initially describing the concrete act of holding or carrying something carefully with both hands, the term gradually expanded to include figurative applications, such as the act of flattering or promoting someone, reflecting a conceptual shift from physical lifting to symbolic uplift. This semantic development illustrates how the character's inherent idea of supported elevation has been extended metaphorically, all while its structural composition has remained consistent across time.
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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。