to show one's support for a performer or theatrical troupe etc by attending their show; to attend an event to cheer on the participants; to patronize a restaurant or store; to sing the praises of

straight man (supporting role in comic dialogue 對口相聲|对口相声[dui4 kou3 xiang4 sheng1]); (of a straight man) to react with exasperation to the silliness of the funny man 逗哏[dou4 gen2]

to hold up with both hands

to praise sb in a way that does them harm (e.g. by causing them to become complacent)

to hold the winner's trophy; to win the championship

to make popular; to make famous

to split one's sides laughing; to roar with laughter; (lit.) to hold one's belly with both hands

(wedding) bouquet

to applaud and praise a favorite actor

(courteous) to read respectfully

to praise to the skies; to shower with excessive praise

(coll.) to bootlick

erhua form of 捧角[peng3 jue2]

to praise lavishly

(idiom) to split one's sides laughing

to laugh until it hurts; to laugh heartily