捧 meaning and stroke order
To hold or offer with both hands; to sing the praises of; classifier for what can be held in both hands
How to write 捧, stroke by stroke
11 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 捧
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to hold or offer with both hands
- to sing the praises of
- classifier for what can be held in both hands
How 捧 is built
Ideographic (compound meaning) character. An offering 奉 made with two hands 扌; 奉 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 扌 (hand), shared by 342 characters on this site.
How to remember 捧
The hand 扌 sits next to 奉 (fèng), which means to offer respectfully. Picture a hand added to an offering: you hold something up carefully with both hands, and 奉 also hints at the sound pěng.
捧 describes cupping or holding something with both hands, like water, flowers, or a gift. It also means to praise or hype someone, as in 捧场 (pěngchǎng) and 吹捧 (chuīpěng). Example: 她捧着一束花。(Tā pěngzhe yí shù huā.) She is holding a bunch of flowers in both hands.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 捧 with 棒 (bàng, stick, great), which has 木 instead of 扌 on the left. Also watch the tone: 捧 is third tone pěng, while its component 奉 is fourth tone fèng.
Common words with 捧
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
捧 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 捧
How many strokes are in 捧?
捧 is written with 11 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 捧 mean?
捧 (pěng) means to hold or offer with both hands; to sing the praises of; classifier for what can be held in both hands. A common word with it is 捧场 (pěngchǎng), meaning "to show one's support for a performer or theatrical troupe etc by attending their show; to".
How do you pronounce 捧?
捧 is pronounced pěng, in the third tone (dipping).
What is the radical of 捧?
The radical of 捧 is 扌, which carries the idea of "hand". Dictionaries list 捧 under this radical.
Is 捧 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 捧 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 捧 used as a measure word?
It counts an amount you can hold in two cupped hands, like a double handful. For example, 一捧水 (yì pěng shuǐ) means a double handful of water, and 一捧土 (yì pěng tǔ) means a double handful of soil.
What is the difference between 捧 and 拿?
拿 (ná) is the general word for taking or holding something, often with one hand. 捧 specifically means holding with both hands, often carefully or respectfully, which is why it also extends to praising someone.