Definition
抬高 is a resultative verb compound (抬 'lift' + 高 'high') meaning 'to raise' or 'to boost'. It has two main uses: literally raising prices or objects (抬高物价), and figuratively boosting someone's status or reputation through flattery or favor (抬高某人). The figurative sense often carries a slightly negative connotation of undue promotion.
r.v.
to raiseto lift up (prices, objects, etc.)to flatterto boost (someone's status or reputation)
Examples
- 抬高。Gōngsī juédìng tái gāo chǎnpǐn de jiàgé.The company decided to raise the price of the product.
- 抬高。Tā zǒng xǐhuan zài lǐngdǎo miànqián tái gāo zìjǐ.He always likes to boost himself in front of the leader.
- 抬高，。Bié tái gāo tā le, tā méi nàme lìhai.Don't flatter him; he's not that capable.
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