昇 (shēng) - To rise & to ascend

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shēng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 日

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昇 · shēng

To rise;

to ascend;

to elevate;

to promote;

used in names to signify upward movement, progress, or auspiciousness.

To riseto ascendto elevate

Usage highlights

SunrisePromotionSublimationAscend to heavenElevateRising sun

Synonyms

  • 升— to rise; to ascend (simplified variant)
  • 上— to go up; to ascend
  • 登— to ascend; to climb

Antonyms

  • 降— to descend; to fall
  • 落— to fall; to drop
  • 下— to go down; to descend

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun rises (日昇).
  • He was promoted to a higher position (昇進).
  • We wish for continuous improvement (昇華).

Collocations

  • Sunrise(日昇)
  • Promotion(昇進)
  • Sublimation(昇華)
  • Ascend to heaven(昇天)
  • Elevate(昇格)
  • Rising sun(昇陽)

Idioms

  • Rising step by step(步步高昇)
  • Ascend to the immortal realm(飛昇仙界)
  • Promotion and wealth(昇官發財)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with positive concepts of advancement, promotion, and celestial ascent.
  • Commonly used in names to express wishes for success, progress, and a bright future.
  • Often appears in poetic and auspicious contexts, symbolizing upward movement and improvement.

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