擎

qíng
手 + 敬

Definitions

qíng to raise; to hold up; to lift up

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 手 represents the meaning and 敬 represents the sound.

Semantic: 手 Phonetic: 敬

About

The character 擎 is a phono-semantic compound with the hand radical 手 at the bottom, indicating a physical action performed with the hands or arms. The upper component 敬 serves as the phonetic element, providing the sound rather than contributing to the meaning. The primary definition is to lift, hoist, or hold something aloft, implying the exertion of strength to elevate an object against gravity. It conveys supporting a heavy weight from below and keeping it securely elevated, often used to describe raising a torch, banner, or umbrella.

Example Sentences Hide

发动机引擎需要定期保养。

Fādòngjī yǐnqíng xūyào dìngqī bǎoyǎng.

The engine needs regular maintenance.

他双手擎着沉重的箱子。

Tā shuāngshǒu qíngzhe chénzhòng de xiāngzi.

He held the heavy box with both hands.

英雄是国家的擎天柱。

Yīngxióng shì guójiā de qíngtiānzhù.

Heroes are the pillars of the nation.

擎天一柱，巍然耸立。

Qíng tiān yī zhù, wēirán sǒnglì.

A pillar propping up the sky, towering majestically.

众人合力，擎起了倒塌的横梁。

Zhòngrén hé lì, qíng qǐle dǎotā de héngliáng.

Everyone worked together to lift up the fallen beam.

他单臂擎旗，走在队伍最前面。

Tā dānbì qíng qí, zǒu zài duìwu zuì qiánmiàn.

He held the flag aloft with one arm, walking at the front of the procession.

这份责任，他愿意一力擎起。

Zhè fèn zérèn, tā yuànyì yīlì qíng qǐ.

He is willing to shoulder this responsibility alone.

信念如巨手，擎住了即将倾覆的理想。

Xìnniàn rú jù shǒu, qíng zhùle jíjiāng qīngfù de lǐxiǎng.

Faith, like a giant hand, propped up the ideals that were about to collapse.

Related Characters

Component: 手

手 拿 掌 摩 拳 攀 摹 挚 挛 掣 掰 挈 挲 搿

Component: 敬

警 儆 檠 驚 㯳 璥

Example Words

引擎 一柱擎天 引擎盖 众擎易举