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March 24, 2026
捧pěng(peng3)
The character 捧 (pěng) primarily means to hold or offer something with both hands, often conveying a sense of care or respect. It is commonly used in contexts such as presenting a gift or offering something precious. Additionally, it can imply praising or flattering someone, highlighting the dual nature of holding and uplifting.
Strokes11Radical扌Frequency#8521DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of offering something with both hands, as suggested by 捧, reflects respect and seriousness. This is particularly evident in traditional ceremonies, such as presenting gifts during weddings or significant celebrations.
Memory Tip
Imagine you are holding a delicate, precious object in both hands, like a cup of tea. The character 捧 combines the radical for hand (扌) and a form suggesting a cupping action, reminding you of the gentle way you would hold something valuable. The pronunciation 'pěng' sounds like 'pong', as if you are gently placing the cup down.
Meanings of 捧
pěng(peng3)
1to clasp
2to cup the hands
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About 捧
捧Simplified
11Strokes
扌Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
#8521Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 捧
Quick Contrast
捧 (pěng) vs 抱 (bào) — use 捧 when emphasizing offering something with care, while 抱 focuses on holding something close, often in a protective manner.
Usage Notes
Be aware that 捧 is often used in more formal or polite contexts, especially when offering something to someone. Common collocations include 捧场 (to support or flatter) and 捧心 (to hold something dear). Students should also pay attention to the tone; mispronouncing it as 'péng' could change its meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 捧 connects with other verbs of physical action and emotional expression. Students should focus on its use in both literal and metaphorical contexts, particularly in phrases related to offering and praise, which can enhance conversational fluency.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 捧 with other similar verbs like 拿 (ná) meaning 'to take' or 'to hold', which lacks the nuance of offering with care. For example, saying '我拿这个给你' (wǒ ná zhège gěi nǐ) instead of '我捧这个给你' (wǒ pěng zhège gěi nǐ) can sound less respectful.
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1The giveawayAn offering 奉 made with two hands 扌; 奉 also provides the pronunciation
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 捧?
Decomposition of 捧
IDS Structure⿰扌奉
捧Full Character
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扌shou3
left
奉feng4
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 捧?
How to say to clasp in Chinese
“to clasp” in Chinese is捧pěng
The character 捧 (pěng) primarily means to hold or offer something with both hands, often conveying a sense of care or respect. It is commonly used in contexts such as presenting a gift or offering something precious. Additionally, it can imply praising or flattering someone, highlighting the dual nature of holding and uplifting.
When to use 捧
Be aware that 捧 is often used in more formal or polite contexts, especially when offering something to someone. Common collocations include 捧场 (to support or flatter) and 捧心 (to hold something dear). Students should also pay attention to the tone; mispronouncing it as 'péng' could change its meaning entirely.
捧 or something close to it
捧 (pěng) vs 抱 (bào) — use 捧 when emphasizing offering something with care, while 抱 focuses on holding something close, often in a protective manner.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 捧 with other similar verbs like 拿 (ná) meaning 'to take' or 'to hold', which lacks the nuance of offering with care. For example, saying '我拿这个给你' (wǒ ná zhège gěi nǐ) instead of '我捧这个给你' (wǒ pěng zhège gěi nǐ) can sound less respectful.
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Grammar Patterns of 捧
捧 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
