Meaning
升高 means to rise or increase in height, level, or degree. It describes upward movement or growth in measurable quantities like temperature, water levels, prices, or physical elevation. The word combines 升 (to rise) and 高 (high/tall) to convey the concept of becoming higher or increasing.
Usage
升高 is commonly used in both literal contexts (physical rising) and abstract contexts (increasing values or levels). It often appears in scientific, technical, or formal descriptions of measurable changes. Native speakers frequently use it to describe temperature increases, water level rises, or elevation changes. It's slightly more formal than everyday alternatives like 上升.
Examples
- 01全球气温正在逐渐升高。.Global temperatures are gradually rising.
- 02飞机升高到一万米的高度。.The airplane ascended to an altitude of 10,000 meters.
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Common collocations
- 温度升高temperature rises
- 水位升高water level rises
- 海拔升高altitude increases
- 血压升高blood pressure rises
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines two characters with complementary meanings: 升 (to rise/ascend) directly modifies 高 (high), creating a verb that emphasizes the process of becoming higher.