shēngㄕㄥ
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Meaning

Meanings

  1. 1

    to ascend; to rise (variant of 升[sheng1])

  2. 2

    to promote; to elevate (variant of 升[sheng1])

  3. 3

    to ascend; to rise

  4. 4

    to promote; to elevate

  5. 5

    liter

  6. 6

    unit of dry measure for grain (= one liter or one-tenth dou 斗[dou3])

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这个瓶子可以装两升热水。

這個瓶子可以裝兩升熱水。

This bottle is able to contain two liters of hot water.

有些人認為從小學升到中學是踏入成年的第一步。

The graduation from elementary school to middle school is regarded by some as the first step towards adulthood.

這小鎮的天氣十分暖和,即使是在盛夏,溫度計也很少會升到三十度。

The climate of this town is so mild that the thermometer seldom rises to thirty degrees, even in midsummer.

爸爸说他明年就要被升为部门主管了。

爸爸說他明年就要被升爲部門主管了。

Dad said he'd be promoted to section manager next year.

她晉升了。

She was promoted.

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