Definition
昂 (áng) is a verb meaning 'to raise' or 'to hold high', especially the head, often with a sense of pride or dignity. It is used in literary and formal contexts, and appears frequently as the first element in compounds like 昂首 (to raise one's head) and 昂扬 (high-spirited), or as the second element in 高昂 (expensive; high-spirited). Unlike generic verbs for 'lift', 昂 carries an emotional connotation of exaltation.
v.
to raiseto hold high (especially the head)(in figurative or compound usage) to soarto be elevated (e.g., prices, spirit)
Examples
- 昂，。Tā áng zhe tóu, jiāo'ào de zǒu le guòqù.He walked past with his head held high, proudly.
- ，。Tā áng shǒu tǐng xiōng, chōngmǎn zìxìn.He raised his head and puffed out his chest, full of confidence.
- 。Gāo áng de shìqì ràng duìwǔ shì bù kě dǎng.The high morale made the team unstoppable.
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