Meaning
崛起 describes a sudden, dramatic rise to prominence or power, often used for nations, political forces, or influential groups. It conveys a sense of rapid emergence from relative obscurity to significant strength or influence, frequently appearing in discussions of geopolitics, history, and economic development.
Usage
This word carries formal, often political or historical connotations. It's commonly used in news media, academic writing, and political discourse when describing the rise of countries (like 'China's rise'), companies, or social movements. Less common in everyday casual conversation.
Examples
- 01中国的和平崛起引起了全世界的关注。.China's peaceful rise has attracted the attention of the entire world.
- 02这家科技公司在短短五年内迅速崛起，成为行业领导者。, .This tech company rose rapidly within just five years to become an industry leader.
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Common collocations
- 和平崛起peaceful rise
- 迅速崛起to rise rapidly
- 大国崛起the rise of great powers
- 经济崛起economic rise
Antonyms
Origin
崛 originally described mountains rising steeply from the ground. Combined with 起 (to rise), the compound emphasizes sudden, prominent emergence, extending the geographic metaphor to describe rapid ascent in power or status.