Chinese word

捧场

Pronunciation

Pinyinpěng chǎng

Meaning

  • verbshow support

Example

明天我要去捧场朋友的新店。míng tiān wǒ yào qù péng chǎng péng yǒu de xīn diàn

Tomorrow I'm going to show support for my friend's new store.

Illustration for 捧场 (show support)

More examples

他为了支持好友，专程到剧场捧场。tā wèi le zhī chí háo yǒu zhuān chéng dào jù chǎng péng chǎng

He made a special trip to the theater to support his friend.

Core concept

Being present to lift up an event, person, or business and keep its atmosphere lively.

Common phrases

  • 为朋友捧场wèi péng yǒu péng chǎng

    show up to support a friend

  • 专程到现场捧场zhuān chéng dào xiàn chǎng péng chǎng

    go all the way to the venue to show support

Similar words

支持zhī chí: Give approval and help to a person, idea, or action.
参加cān jiā: Join an event or activity and take part in it with others.
出席chū xí: Be present at a meeting, ceremony, or other gathering.
助阵zhù zhèn: Come to an event to lend support and strength to someone.

Definition in Chinese

为朋友、演出或店铺等到场表示支持，通过出席或加油活跃气氛的口语用法。wèi péng yǒu yǎn chū huò diàn pù děng dào chǎng biǎo shì zhī chí tōng guò chū xí huò jiā yóu huó yuè qì fēn de kóu yǔ yòng fǎ

Word origin

捧场 (pěngchǎng, "support a venue or event") combines 捧 (pěng, "hold up or support") with 场 (chǎng, "place or scene"), creating the image of holding up the scene through attendance.

Usage tips

  • English support can sound like an opinion or donation, while this everyday Chinese word often points to the helpful presence that makes a new shop, show, or gathering feel lively.

Other meanings

  • liven things upverb

Opposites

  • 冷场léng chǎngleave the atmosphere awkwardverb

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