躋 (jī) - To ascend & to rise

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jī ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

躋 · jī

To ascend;

to rise;

to climb up;

to advance in position or status.

To ascendto riseto climb up

Usage highlights

To ascend amongTo climb to the topTo advance in rankTo join the ranks ofTo rise to prominenceTo enter the elite

Synonyms

  • 升— to rise; to ascend
  • 登— to climb; to ascend
  • 攀— to climb; to clamber

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He worked hard to climb the corporate ladder (跻身于管理层).
  • The company rose to become an industry leader (跻身行业前列).
  • She aspired to ascend among the elite (跻身上流社会).
  • The athlete advanced to the finals (跻身决赛).

Collocations

  • To ascend among(跻身于)
  • To climb to the top(跻身顶峰)
  • To advance in rank(跻身前列)
  • To join the ranks of(跻身...之列)
  • To rise to prominence(跻身名流)
  • To enter the elite(跻身精英)

Idioms

  • To climb high and soar far(跻攀高远)
  • To ascend the hall and enter the chamber(升堂跻室)
  • To rise above the crowd(跻身出众)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character carries connotations of upward mobility and social advancement, reflecting Confucian values of self-improvement.
  • Historically used in contexts of scholarly achievement and official promotion in imperial examination systems.
  • In modern usage, often appears in business and competitive contexts describing career advancement or market position.

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