揚

raise, hoist

揚 is composed of the radical 手 (hand) and 昜 (bright). 昜 depicts the sun rising high and radiating light, while the hand can lift objects, making them more prominent. Thus, 揚 carries the meaning of raising or displaying prominently.

Vocabulary of 揚

  • 褒揚 (praise)
  • 表揚 (commend)
  • 宣揚 (make well known)

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