陹 (shēng) - To ascend & to rise

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shēng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

陹 · shēng

To ascend;

to rise;

to go up;

an ancient term for upward movement or progression.

To ascendto riseto go up

Usage highlights

To ascend and riseTo go up a mountainTo be promoted in officeTo rise upwardTo advance and progressThe sun rising

Synonyms

  • 升— to rise; to ascend
  • 上— to go up; upward
  • 登— to ascend; to climb

Antonyms

  • 降— to descend; to fall
  • 下— to go down; downward

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun rises in the east (日陹于东).
  • He ascended the mountain path (他陹登山路).
  • The official was promoted in rank (官员陹职).

Collocations

  • To ascend and rise(陹升)
  • To go up a mountain(陹山)
  • To be promoted in office(陹职)
  • To rise upward(陹上)
  • To advance and progress(陹进)
  • The sun rising(日陹)

Idioms

  • Rising sun in the eastern sky(旭日东陹)
  • Ascending step by step(步步高陹)
  • Promoted to higher position(官运陹迁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 陹 is an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts.
  • The character carries connotations of upward mobility, progress, and improvement in status.
  • In historical context, it was sometimes used in reference to official promotions and career advancement.

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