上调

shàng tiáo

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to raise (prices)
2. to adjust upwards

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 降低 jiàng dī 降低 jiàng dī to reduce; to lower; to bring down to lower (prices, rates): to reduce; to lower; to bring down

Synonyms

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• 提高 tí gāo 提高 tí gāo to raise to raise (prices, standards, etc.): to raise

Usage notes

Formality

Used in formal contexts such as official price adjustments or policy changes.

Example Sentences

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政府 上调 了汽油的价格。

The government raised the price of gasoline.

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Child Words of 上调

• 调 调 diào: to transfer
• 调 调 tiáo: to harmonize
• 上 上 shàng: on top