to push forward or march into a territory, often in a bold or strategic manner

firm and upright in physical posture or general structure

to step forward bravely

describing something, especially a tree or a person's posture, that is tall, straight, and strong.

to make straight or hold erect, especially one's back or body

to hold the chest out, usually as an expression of confidence, pride, or military posture.

to stand tall and straight, or to remain firm and erect

to straighten one's back

clean and jerk (weightlifting technique)

to straighten or puff out a part of the body, especially the chest, to show confidence or readiness.

crisp and perfectly smooth without wrinkles, typically describing clothing

to hold one's head high and chest out, signifying pride, confidence, or self-assurance

Ye Ting (1896-1946), communist military leader

to hold out or persevere through hardship or illness with sheer willpower

describing fabric or clothing that is stiff, flat, and well-shaped after starching or ironing.

to lie stiffly like a corpse

push-up (exercise)

to strongly support or back someone or something

strong and upright; vigorous

to suddenly and forcefully sit or stand up from a lying position

to arch one's body and fling one's head back

to stand firm, hold one's ground, or endure in the face of adversity, pressure, or pain

tappet (machine part)

to arch one's back or thrust the waist forward or upward

a derogatory term for a person, characteristic of Beijing dialect