跻 (jī) - To ascend & to rise

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jī ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

跻 · jī

To ascend;

to rise;

to climb up;

to advance in position or status.

To ascendto riseto climb up

Usage highlights

To ascend toTo climb to prominenceTo advance in rankTo rise among the eliteTo join the ranksTo reach the top

Synonyms

  • 升— to rise; to ascend
  • 登— to climb; to ascend
  • 晋— to advance; to promote

Antonyms

  • 降— to descend; to fall
  • 落— to fall; to drop
  • 跌— to tumble; to fall

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He worked hard to rise in his career (跻身于).
  • The company climbed to the top of the industry (跻身行业前列).
  • She ascended to a leadership position (跻身领导层).
  • The athlete rose to the world rankings (跻身世界排名).

Collocations

  • To ascend to(跻身)
  • To climb to prominence(跻身显要)
  • To advance in rank(跻升高位)
  • To rise among the elite(跻身精英)
  • To join the ranks(跻身行列)
  • To reach the top(跻身顶尖)

Idioms

  • To climb to a high position(跻身要津)
  • To rise to fame and fortune(跻身荣显)
  • To ascend to the hall of fame(跻身名流)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character conveys upward mobility and social advancement, reflecting Confucian values of self-improvement.
  • Often used in modern contexts to describe career progression or competitive achievement.
  • The 'foot' radical (⻊) emphasizes the action of stepping up or climbing.

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