Definition
抬举 literally means 'to lift and raise', and carries the social meaning of showing favor, appreciation, or promotion to someone. It's often used in the fixed expression 不识抬举 (bù shí tái jǔ, 'not know how to appreciate a favor — to be ungrateful'). You typically use it in contexts where someone is being given special recognition or opportunity, and the receiver's response is implied to be either grateful or disrespectful.
v.
to praise and promoteto show favor or appreciation to someone(in negative constructions) to not appreciate a kindness or opportunity
Examples
- 抬举，。Lǐngdǎo zhème tái jǔ nǐ, nǐ děi hǎohǎo gàn.The boss is showing you such favor — you must work hard.
- 抬举，，抬举。Biérén tái jǔ nǐ, nǐ fǎndào shēngqì le, zhēnshi bù shí tái jǔ.Someone does you a favor, but you get angry instead — how ungrateful.
- 抬举，。Tā juéde zìjǐ bèi tái jǔ le, xīnli tèbié gāoxìng.He felt that he was being appreciated, and was very happy inside.
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