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March 24, 2026
舉jǔ(ju3)
The character 舉 (jǔ) primarily means 'to raise' or 'to lift', but it can also convey the meanings of 'to recommend' or 'to praise'. It is often used in contexts where one is elevating something physically or metaphorically, such as raising a hand or recommending someone for a position.
Strokes16Radical扌Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the act of raising one's hand in a meeting or a classroom setting symbolizes respect and the willingness to engage, reflecting the value placed on communication and participation.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person named 'Ju' lifting a heavy box above their head. The character 舉 looks like a person (the radical 人) lifting something, with the top part suggesting the action of elevation, reinforcing both the pronunciation 'jǔ' and the meaning of raising.
Meanings of 舉
jǔ(ju3)
1to raise; to recommend; to praise
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Quick Contrast
举 (jǔ) vs 提 (tí) — use 举 when emphasizing raising or lifting something, while 提 is more about bringing something up or mentioning it.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person named 'Ju' lifting a heavy box above their head. The character 舉 looks like a person (the radical 人) lifting something, with the top part suggesting the action of elevation, reinforcing both the pronunciation 'jǔ' and the meaning of raising.
Usage Notes
When using 舉, be careful to distinguish between its meanings based on context; for instance, 舉手 (jǔ shǒu) means 'to raise a hand' while 舉薦 (jǔ jiàn) means 'to recommend'. It's used in both formal and informal contexts, but tends to be more prevalent in written language.
HSK Study Tips
Though 舉 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it is relevant for learners at HSK 4 and above as it connects with other action verbs. Students should practice its usage in phrases and sentences to understand its nuances better.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the act of raising one's hand in a meeting or a classroom setting symbolizes respect and the willingness to engage, reflecting the value placed on communication and participation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 舉 with other similar verbs like 提 (tí). For example, saying '我提手' instead of '我舉手' is incorrect; the correct phrase is '我舉手' (I raise my hand).
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Cultural Notes for 舉
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In traditional Chinese culture, the act of raising one's hand in a meeting or a classroom setting symbolizes respect and the willingness to engage, reflecting the value placed on communication and participation.
Word Family of 舉
Words Containing This Character20
举行jǔxíngto hold (a meeting, ceremony etc)舉行
举jǔto lift舉
举办jǔbànto conduct舉辦
选举xuǎnjǔto elect選舉
举动jǔdòngact舉動
举报jǔbàoto denounce舉報
举手jǔshǒuto raise a hand舉手
举起to heave舉起
举止jǔzhǐbearing舉止
举措jǔcuòto move舉措
一举yìjǔa move一舉
轻而易举qīng’éryìjǔeasy輕而易舉
一举一动yìjǔyídòngevery movement一舉一動
高举to lift up高舉
举杯to drink a toast舉杯
检举to inform against sb檢舉
轻举妄动to act blindly without thinking (idiom)輕舉妄動
列举lièjǔa list列舉
举重jǔzhòngto lift weights舉重
举例jǔlìto give an example舉例
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Frequently Asked Questions about 舉
You can use 舉 in sentences like '我舉手了' (I raised my hand) or '他被舉薦為最佳員工' (He was recommended as the best employee).
Yes, 舉 can be synonymous with 提 (tí), which also means 'to raise' or 'to lift', but 舉 has a broader connotation including recommending and praising.
