pěng

to hold or offer with both hands; to sing the praises of; classifier for what can be held in both hands

verbmeasure word HSK 3.0 · Band 6

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  • 吹捧chuīpěngto flatterB7
  • 捧场pěngchǎngto show one's support for a performer or tB7
  • 追捧zhuīpěngto exhibit great enthusiasm for sb or sthB7

See it in sentences

他双手捧着一碗茶。

He held a bowl of tea in both hands.

你捧这么大的花做什么?

Why are you holding such a big bunch of flowers?