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抬舉

简抬举 · 繁抬舉

Mandarin · pinyin tái ju

to lift sth up
to elevate sb
to honor sb (with compliments, gifts, promotions etc)
to show great regard
to speak highly
Taiwan pr. tái jǔ

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抬: tái · lift, carry
舉: Look up this written character
举: jǔ · raise, lift up; recommend

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2–5 · tai2 ju5

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verb

to praise, recommend or promote out of good favour

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