CHINESE DICTIONARYWORD

升

shēngHSK 5

升 (shēng) is an HSK 5 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

verb 动

  1. Englishto rise

    • EX
      太阳慢慢从东方升起来了。

      The sun slowly rose in the east.

    • EX
      因为工作表现优秀,他升职当了经理。

      Because of his excellent performance at work, he was promoted to manager.

2

measure word 量

  1. Englishliter

    • EX
      请帮我买一升牛奶和两瓶矿泉水。

      Please buy me one litre of milk and two bottles of mineral water.

    • EX
      这辆车的油箱容量大概有五十升。

      This car's fuel tank holds about fifty litres.