曻 (shēng) - A variant form of 昇 (rising, ascending) & used in names to convey upward movement, elevation,

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shēng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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曻 · shēng

A variant form of 昇 (rising, ascending);

used in names to convey upward movement, elevation, or promotion.

A variant form of 昇 (rising, ascending)used in names to convey upward movement, elevation,

Usage highlights

Sun risingPromotion advancementAscending to heavenRising sunElevation promotion

Synonyms

  • 昇— to rise, ascend, promote
  • 升— to rise, ascend, liter measure
  • 上— to go up, ascend

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun rises (日曻).
  • Promotion in rank (官位曻進).
  • Ascending to heaven (天に曻る).

Collocations

  • Sun rising(日曻)
  • Promotion advancement(曻進)
  • Ascending to heaven(曻天)
  • Rising sun(曻陽)
  • Elevation promotion(曻格)

Idioms

  • Rising sun in the eastern sky(東天に日曻る)
  • Promoted to higher rank(官位曻進)
  • Ascending to the heavens(天に曻る)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese names and classical Chinese contexts as a variant of 昇.
  • Carries connotations of upward mobility, success, and celestial ascent.
  • Often appears in poetic or literary contexts rather than everyday modern usage.

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