This is the 3287th most frequent Chinese word.
吊
"吊" means "to hang" or "to suspend."
吊 here means 'to hang' or 'to suspend' when referring to an object being hung up.
这个灯吊在天花板上。
This light is hanging from the ceiling.
吊 in this context is part of the compound word 吊桥 (suspension bridge), demonstrating usage in compound nouns.
吊桥连接了两边的山谷。
The suspension bridge connects the valleys on both sides.
吊 in this context is metaphorically used in the verb 吊高, meaning 'to raise up', often implying manipulation or provocation.