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升
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Definitions
- 1. to ascend
- 2. to rise to the rank of
- 3. to promote
- 4. to hoist
- 5. liter
- 6. measure for dry grain equal to one-tenth dou 斗[dǒu]
Example Sentences
1 shown煙從煙囪上 升 。
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Words Containing 升
to clamber up
to ascend progressively
to promote
to rise to the sky
helicopter
to climb step by step
(idiom) the whole world is at peace
to rise
exaltation
rising prices
to rise
to raise interest rates
extent of an increase
lit. to reach the main room and enter the chamber (idiom)
to be promoted and gain wealth (idiom)
to rise rapidly
to raise
to promote to a higher post
to cause (prices etc) to rise
global warming
see 直升機|直升机[zhí shēng jī]
rising and falling
to raise a flag
to pass away (of an emperor)
lit. to ascend to heaven
(music) sharp (♯)
liter
liter and decaliter dry measure
to raise
(of an employee) to be promoted to (a higher rank)
to sublimate
to leap to (a higher position etc)
an upturn
microliter
to become hot
mercuric chloride (HgCl)
promotion
to rise again after a fall
Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Christian festival on 15th August)
Mao Yisheng (1896-1989), Chinese structural engineer and social activist
to adjust upward
to be promoted to
aerial work platform (e.g. cherry picker or scissor lift)
to rise rapidly
to advance to a higher-level position; to be promoted to a higher position in a new department
to get a promotion
flag raising ceremony
rising (sun, moon etc)
to rise in value
fig. at sunset
to progress to (a higher-level school)
helipad
to promote; to upgrade
to enter the next grade school
to promote (sb)
to get promoted (at work etc)
upside
lit. when a man achieves the Dao, his poultry and dogs rise to Heaven (idiom)
ascending order
vasopressor agent
deciliter
lit. poultry and dogs rise to Heaven (idiom)
(idiom) poor people; those who live from hand to mouth
escalation
to go up by one grade; to be promoted
to fly upwards
Ascension Day (Christian festival forty days after Easter)
to promote to a higher position
milliliter
to rise
to get promoted
lit. to celebrate peace with songs and dance (idiom)
to ascend slowly
centiliter
to rise rapidly
ascending colon (anatomy)
to boost the pressure (of a fluid)