举 jǔ
- Strokes
- 9
- Radical
- 丶 — dot
- Made of
- 兴 to thrive, to prosper, to flourish 扌 hand
- How it's built
- Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
举重
jǔzhòng
weightlifting
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Example phrases
- 举重不仅考验力量，也考验动作细节和心理稳定性。 Jǔzhòng bùjǐn kǎoyàn lìliàng, yě kǎoyàn dòngzuò xìjié hé xīnlǐ wěndìngxìng. Weightlifting tests not only strength, but also technical details and psychological stability.
- 她每个周末都去体育馆练举重。 Tā měi gè zhōumò dōu qù tǐyùguǎn liàn jǔzhòng. She goes to the gym every weekend to practise weightlifting.
- 举重运动员头上冒着汗，用力把杠铃举了起来。 Jǔzhòng yùndòngyuán tóu shàng màozhe hàn, yònglì bǎ gànglíng jǔ le qǐlai. The weightlifter, sweat on his brow, lifted the barbell with great effort.
Related words
- 举 jǔ to raise; to give an example
- 举手 jǔshǒu to raise a hand
- 举行 jǔxíng to hold an event
- 举办 jǔbàn to hold; to organize
- 举动 jǔdòng action; behavior
- 举报 jǔbào to report; to inform against
- 举措 jǔcuò measure; action; initiative
- 举棋不定 jǔqíbúdìng to hesitate; to be undecided
- 举世瞩目 jǔshìzhǔmù to attract worldwide attention
- 举一反三 jǔyīfǎnsān to draw inferences from one example
- 举止 jǔzhǐ bearing; manner; conduct
- 举足轻重 jǔzúqīngzhòng pivotal; to carry great weight