Korean

상승
Meaning: rise; increase; ascent
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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昇

Example sentences

Ice is melting quickly due to the recent rise in temperature.
주가가 급상승했다.
Stock prices surged rapidly.
최근 물가 상승으로 인해 가계가 많이 어려워졌다.
Household finances have become very difficult due to the recent price hike.
해수 온도가 상승하면 생태계에 큰 영향을 미칩니다.
If seawater temperature rises, it has a big impact on the ecosystem.
지구의 온도 측정 결과 매년 온도가 상승하는 것으로 드러났다.
The temperature measurement results showed a steady increase every year.
경기 침체로 인해 실업률이 급격히 상승했다.
The unemployment rate rose sharply due to the economic recession.

Usage Notes

Refers to moving upward or increasing in value, quantity, or degree. Opposite of '하강' (fall).

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