This is the 1951st most frequent Chinese word.
昂
"昂" means "to raise" or "high, proud."
The word '昂' here signifies the action of raising or holding something high, often suggesting pride or confidence.
他的头昂得高高的。
His head is held high.
In this sentence, '昂' contributes to the term '昂贵', which means 'expensive', indicating something of high cost or value.
物价持续昂贵引发了讨论。
The continuous high prices have sparked discussions.
Here, '昂' denotes the upward motion or rise, contributing to the imagery of ascension.