(dēng) - To ascend, to climb, to mount & to record, to publish, to register

Tone 1

dēng | 12 strokes | radical:

· dēng

To ascend, to climb, to mount;

to record, to publish, to register;

to enter, to reach;

to harvest crops.

To ascend, to climb, to mountto record, to publish, to registerto enter, to reach

Usage highlights

To climb a mountainTo register/recordTo publishTo ascend the throneTo appear on stageTo harvest

Synonyms

  • to rise, to ascend
  • to go up, to ascend

Antonyms

  • to descend, to fall
  • to go down, to descend

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They climbed the mountain (登山).
  • The plane is landing (降落).
  • Please register your information (登记).
  • The harvest is abundant (五谷丰登).

Collocations

  • To climb a mountain(登山)
  • To register/record(登记)
  • To publish(刊登)
  • To ascend the throne(登基)
  • To appear on stage(登台)
  • To harvest(登场)

Idioms

  • To reach the peak of perfection(登峰造极)
  • Ascending the hall and entering the chamber(登堂入室)
  • Plucking the moon from the sky(摘星登月)
  • Five grains abundant harvest(五谷丰登)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In imperial China, '登基' referred to the solemn ceremony of ascending the throne.
  • The character appears in agricultural contexts, symbolizing a bountiful harvest and prosperity.
  • Associated with scholarly achievement and advancement in imperial examinations.

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