No. 1,951 in Chinese
昂
"昂" means "to raise" or "high, proud."
In a sentence
他的头昂得高高的。
His head is held high.
The word '昂' here signifies the action of raising or holding something high, often suggesting pride or confidence.
物价持续昂贵引发了讨论。
The continuous high prices have sparked discussions.
In this sentence, '昂' contributes to the term '昂贵', which means 'expensive', indicating something of high cost or value.
太阳逐渐在东方昂起来。
The sun is gradually rising in the east.
Here, '昂' denotes the upward motion or rise, contributing to the imagery of ascension.
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