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