HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
升 — rise
- Reading
- shēng
- Meaning
- rise; ascend; liter
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
升 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is shēng and it means rise; ascend; liter. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
升 appears in everyday chinese words such as 升 (rise, litre), 升 (rise, promote, liter) and 上升 (rise, ascend, go up).
Chinese words containing 升
Frequently asked questions
What does 升 mean in Chinese?
升 means rise; ascend; liter in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 升 read?
升 is read shēng. Reading it inside real words — 升 and 升 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 升 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 升 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 升 in a word?
A common word containing 升 is 升 (shēng) — "rise, litre". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 升 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 升 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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