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The word "上升" is formed by combining the character "上", which means "up" or "above" and is a pictograph depicting upward direction, with the character "升", which means "to rise" or "ascend" and is a pictograph representing ascent. Together, they create a compound where both characters reinforce the concept of upward movement, resulting in the meaning "to rise up" or "to increase".

Example Sentences Hide

电梯正在缓慢上升。

Diàn tī zhèng zài huǎnmàn shàngshēng.

The elevator is slowly rising.

近期，气温有明显的上升趋势。

Jìnqí, qìwēn yǒu míngxiǎn de shàngshēng qūshì.

Recently, there has been a clear upward trend in temperature.

公司的销售额连续三个月稳步上升。

Gōngsī de xiāoshòu'é liánxù sān gè yuè wěnbù shàngshēng.

The company's sales have been steadily rising for three consecutive months.

全球海平面上升是一个严峻的挑战。

Quánqiú hǎi píngmiàn shàngshēng shì yīgè yánjùn de tiǎozhàn.

Global sea level rise is a severe challenge.

他的社会地位随着成就的增加而逐步上升。

Tā de shèhuì dìwèi suízhe chéngjiù de zēngjiā ér zhúbù shàngshēng.

His social status has gradually risen with the increase of his achievements.

Word Definition - 上升

shàng shēng to rise; to go up; to ascend

Individual Character Details

上 shǎng, shàng
升 shēng, shēng, shēng