Chinese

shēng
Meaning: to rise; to ascend
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

太陽慢慢升起來了。
太阳慢慢升起来了。
The sun slowly rose.
太陽慢慢升上來了。
The sun slowly rose.
太陽從東方升起。
The sun rises in the east.
隨著大幕緩緩升起,演出正式開始了。
As the curtain slowly rose, the performance officially began.
劇場的帷幕慢慢升起,觀眾立刻安靜下來。
The theater curtain slowly rose, and the audience immediately quieted down.

Usage Notes

Used for things moving upwards, like the sun, a flag, or a level.

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