陞 (shēng) - To rise & to ascend

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shēng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical: 阝

上姝

陞 · shēng

To rise;

to ascend;

to be promoted (in rank or position).

To riseto ascendto be promoted (in rank or position).

Usage highlights

Promotion in rankRise in gradeOfficial promotionSunriseAscend the thronePromotion and wealth

Synonyms

  • 升— to rise; to ascend
  • 晋— to advance; to promote
  • 擢— to promote; to select

Antonyms

  • 降— to descend; to demote
  • 贬— to demote; to degrade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He received a promotion at work (陞职).
  • The sun rises in the east (日陞).
  • Her rank was elevated (陞级).
  • The official was promoted to a higher position (陞官).

Collocations

  • Promotion in rank(陞职)
  • Rise in grade(陞级)
  • Official promotion(陞官)
  • Sunrise(日陞)
  • Ascend the throne(陞座)
  • Promotion and wealth(陞财)

Idioms

  • Rise step by step(步步高陞)
  • Promoted three times in a row(连陞三级)
  • Promotion and prosperity(陞官发财)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with career advancement and social mobility in imperial China.
  • Often used in official and bureaucratic contexts to denote promotion in the civil service.
  • Symbolizes upward progress and achievement in personal and professional life.

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