To advance rapidly toward a goal, often used in a military context or to describe a bold, determined progression.

firm and upright; strong and straight

to stride boldly forward or stand up to a challenge; to bravely volunteer to help or take responsibility in the face of danger or injustice

tall and straight; towering, especially of trees, mountains, or a person's posture

to straighten something such as one's back, arms, or torso; to hold upright

to stick out one's chest; to square one's shoulders

to stand bolt upright; to stand straight

To act bravely or step forward without hesitation, often to take on a responsibility or face a challenge

to lift a barbell from the floor to the chest and then jerk it overhead until arms and legs are straight

well-pressed and smooth; trim; used to describe clothing like suits or trousers

to have one's head held high and chest thrust out; to be full of spirit and confidence

Ye Ting (1896-1946), a Chinese communist military leader who commanded the New Fourth Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War

stiff; at full stretch; describes a posture that is very straight or rigid, such as standing bolt upright or lying flat and unmoving

To endure something with all one's will; to hold out or keep going through difficulty.

to hold one's head high and chest out; describes an upright posture or a manner that shows confidence and pride

stiff and smooth, especially referring to cloth, clothing, or paper that is well-pressed and without wrinkles

tall and elegant; standing out from others in a resplendent or graceful way

(slang) to sleep; to take a snooze; used as a vulgar or mocking way to describe someone lying down stiffly like a corpse

an exercise performed in a prone position by raising and lowering the body with the arms; also called [[俯卧撑|俯臥撐|fu3 wo4 cheng1]]

graceful and upright in posture or appearance; strikingly beautiful and straight

to support or back with all one's might; to strongly recommend or endorse

strong and straight; tall and sturdy; firm and upright

sticking out one's chest and belly, often describing a corpulent or burly physique

handsome and upright in stature; dashing and spirited

(of a person's health or physique) strong, sturdy, or tough

(Beijing dialect) bastard; damned person; a vulgar term of abuse

to stand tall and firm with pride or defiance; to stand upright in a resolute manner

to fling the head back and forcefully arch the chest and abdomen upward; to stand or lie defiantly erect

to hold out; to stand one's ground or endure in the face of adversity, pain, or difficulty

very good; quite good

(of one's character or morals) outstandingly principled and independent; unconventional and rising above the common crowd

describing a straight and erect posture

tappet; a rod used in machinery to transmit linear motion to other components such as valves

To take a risk out of desperation; to be forced by circumstances to take a dangerous path or break the law.

to straighten or arch one's back, often to stretch or relieve stiffness after working

to be virtuous and remain unyielding in one's integrity or moral principles

To stand tall and push out the chest to show confidence, courage, or high spirits.

To straighten the body or stiffen the spine; figuratively, to stand up for oneself or live with dignity.

To pull through a difficult situation; to endure or persevere through a hardship.

stiff or rigid in a way that resembles a corpse; often used to describe lying motionless

the foot pedal on a traditional weaving loom; treadle

(bound form) part of the female reproductive system; clitoris

To spring from a lying position to a standing position in a single movement, used in martial arts and gymnastics; also used figuratively for jolting upright in bed.