HSK · Level 95
45 words
Chinese word
高涨
Pronunciation
Pinyingāo zhǎng
Meaning
- verbrun high
Example
比赛中观众的情绪高涨。bǐ sài zhōng guān zhòng de qíng xù gāo zhǎng
The spectators' spirits run high during the competition.
More examples
物价高涨让很多家庭感到压力。wù jià gāo zhǎng ràng hěn duō jiā tíng gǎn dào yā lì
Soaring prices put pressure on many families.
Core concept
A feeling or level climbs from low ground, gathers force, and stays high.
Common phrases
情绪高涨qíng xù gāo zhǎng
spirits run high
热情高涨rè qíng gāo zhǎng
enthusiasm runs high
物价高涨wù jià gāo zhǎng
prices soar
士气高涨shì qì gāo zhǎng
morale runs high
Similar words
上涨shàng zhǎng: Move upward in value, especially when prices, market rates, or indexes go up.
上升shàng shēng: Increase or move upward from a lower level in height, amount, or degree.
升高shēng gāo: Become higher in temperature, level, or position.
振奋zhèn fèn: Become more encouraged and energetic, with a positive rise in morale.
Definition in Chinese
指某种感情或数值从较低处快速发展并达到较高程度，强调上升的势头和高位持续。zhǐ móu zhǒng gǎn qíng huò shù zhí cóng jiào dī chù kuài sù fā zhǎn bìng dá dào jiào gāo chéng dù qiáng diào shàng shēng de shì tou hé gāo wèi chí xù
Word origin
The compound 高 (gāo, "high") + 涨 (zhǎng, "to rise or swell") extends the image of something swelling upward to emotions, prices, and other levels.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, it usually describes an abstract state or level, such as group energy or demand, rather than a person standing high.
Other meanings
- liven upverb
- riseverb
- soarverb
Opposites
- 下降xià jiàngfallverb
- 回落huí luòfall backverb