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水涨船高

水漲船高
shuǐ zhǎng chuán gāoHSK 7

水涨船高 (shuǐ zhǎng chuán gāo) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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idiom 成语

  1. Englishto rise along with changing conditions (lit. when the water rises, the boat rises)

    • EX
      随着城市发展，当地的生活成本水涨船高，普通家庭的经济压力也随之变大。

      As the city develops, the local cost of living has risen along with it, increasing the financial pressure on ordinary families.

    • EX
      整体消费水平提升以后，各类服务的收费跟着水涨船高。

      As overall consumption levels have risen, fees for various services have risen accordingly.