上升 (shàngshēng) — to rise; to go up; to ascend
HSK 4 | verb | to move upward in level or amount
上升 (shàngshēng)
上升 describes movement upward in a physical, numerical, or abstract sense, commonly used when talking about prices, temperatures, or rankings rising.
Meanings
- [verb] to rise, go up, or ascend in position, level, or quantity
Example Sentences
气温上升了五度。 Qìwēn shàngshēng le wǔ dù. The temperature rose by five degrees.
公司的销售额每年都在上升。 Gōngsī de xiāoshòu'é měi nián dōu zài shàngshēng. The company's sales increase every year.
他的成绩不断上升。 Tā de chéngjì búduàn shàngshēng. His grades keep going up.
物价上升让很多人感到压力。 Wùjià shàngshēng ràng hěn duō rén gǎndào yālì. Rising prices put a lot of pressure on many people.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 价格上升 | prices rise |
| 温度上升 | temperature rises |
| 不断上升 | continuously rising |
| 迅速上升 | rise rapidly |
Usage Notes
上升 is typically used for gradual or measurable increases in data, temperature, rankings, or status. It pairs well with adverbs like 不断 (continuously) and 迅速 (rapidly). For a more sudden leap upward, 上涨 is sometimes preferred for prices specifically, while 上升 covers broader contexts.
Memory Hook
Imagine a sun (上 means "above") slowly rising (升 means "to rise") above the horizon each morning.